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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 236.16 and 112.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 236.16 and 112.14 is: 167.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 236.16 = 112.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/236.16 = 112.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 236.16 × 112.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 26,482.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,482.98/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.57

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