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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.35, 237.56 and 112.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.35, 237.56 and 112.98 is: 169.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.35 : 237.56 = 112.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.35/237.56 = 112.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.35x = 237.56 × 112.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.35x = 26,839.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,839.53/158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.49

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