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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.94, 238.16 and 100.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.94, 238.16 and 100.98 is: 151.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.94 : 238.16 = 100.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.94/238.16 = 100.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.94x = 238.16 × 100.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.94x = 24,049.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,049.40/158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 151.31

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