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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.07, 236.88 and 117.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.07, 236.88 and 117.39 is: 175.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.07 : 236.88 = 117.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.07/236.88 = 117.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.07x = 236.88 × 117.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.07x = 27,807.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,807.34/158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 175.92

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