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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 237.16 and 115.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 237.16 and 115.26 is: 172.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 237.16 = 115.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/237.16 = 115.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 237.16 × 115.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 27,335.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,335.06/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.90

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