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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.37, 237.15 and 109.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.37, 237.15 and 109.56 is: 164.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.37 : 237.15 = 109.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.37/237.15 = 109.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.37x = 237.15 × 109.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.37x = 25,981.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,981.68/158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.05

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