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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 237.48 and 112.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 237.48 and 112.80 is: 169.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 237.48 = 112.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/237.48 = 112.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 237.48 × 112.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 26,787.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,787.74/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.11

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