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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 236.86 and 114.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 236.86 and 114.84 is: 172.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 236.86 = 114.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/236.86 = 114.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 236.86 × 114.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 27,201.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,201.00/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.07

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