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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.20, 237.02 and 109.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.20, 237.02 and 109.88 is: 164.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.20 : 237.02 = 109.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.20/237.02 = 109.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.20x = 237.02 × 109.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.20x = 26,043.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,043.76/158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.63

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