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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 236.55 and 119.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 236.55 and 119.68 is: 179.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 236.55 = 119.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/236.55 = 119.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 236.55 × 119.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 28,310.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,310.16/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.16

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