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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 237.57 and 110.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 237.57 and 110.08 is: 165.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 237.57 = 110.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/237.57 = 110.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 237.57 × 110.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 26,151.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,151.71/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.18

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