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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.12, 236.69 and 114.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.12, 236.69 and 114.67 is: 171.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.12 : 236.69 = 114.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.12/236.69 = 114.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.12x = 236.69 × 114.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.12x = 27,141.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,141.24/158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.65

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