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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 237.24 and 110.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 237.24 and 110.02 is: 165.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 237.24 = 110.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/237.24 = 110.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 237.24 × 110.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 26,101.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,101.14/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.11

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