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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 237.66 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 237.66 and 115.25 is: 173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 237.66 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/237.66 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 237.66 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 27,390.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,390.91/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.02

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