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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.93, 238.80 and 101.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.93, 238.80 and 101.18 is: 152.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.93 : 238.80 = 101.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.93/238.80 = 101.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.93x = 238.80 × 101.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.93x = 24,162.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,162.38/158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 152.03

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