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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 236.27 and 112.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 236.27 and 112.15 is: 167.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 236.27 = 112.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/236.27 = 112.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 236.27 × 112.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 26,498.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,498.26/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 167.54

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