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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 236.90 and 117.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 236.90 and 117.62 is: 176.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 236.90 = 117.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/236.90 = 117.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 236.90 × 117.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 27,864.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,864.18/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.31

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