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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 237.02 and 112.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158, 237.02 and 112.40 is: 168.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 237.02 = 112.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/237.02 = 112.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 237.02 × 112.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 26,641.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,641.05/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.61

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