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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 237.53 and 119.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 237.53 and 119.54 is: 179.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 237.53 = 119.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/237.53 = 119.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 237.53 × 119.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 28,395.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,395.23/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.52

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