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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.37, 237.38 and 112.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.37, 237.38 and 112.47 is: 168.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.37 : 237.38 = 112.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.37/237.38 = 112.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.37x = 237.38 × 112.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.37x = 26,697.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,697.57/158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.58

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