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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 237.08 and 119.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 237.08 and 119.52 is: 179.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 237.08 = 119.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/237.08 = 119.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 237.08 × 119.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 28,335.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,335.80/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 179.09

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