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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 237.13 and 112.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 237.13 and 112.58 is: 168.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 237.13 = 112.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/237.13 = 112.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 237.13 × 112.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 26,696.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,696.10/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.73

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