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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.05, 237.23 and 112.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.05, 237.23 and 112.49 is: 168.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.05 : 237.23 = 112.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.05/237.23 = 112.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.05x = 237.23 × 112.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.05x = 26,685.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,685.57/158.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.84

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