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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.11, 236.97 and 119.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.11, 236.97 and 119.46 is: 179.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.11 : 236.97 = 119.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.11/236.97 = 119.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.11x = 236.97 × 119.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.11x = 28,308.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,308.44/158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.05

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