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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 237.06 and 112.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 237.06 and 112.19 is: 168.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 237.06 = 112.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/237.06 = 112.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 237.06 × 112.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 26,594.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,594.58/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.30

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