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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.43, 237.84 and 112.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.43, 237.84 and 112.71 is: 169.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.43 : 237.84 = 112.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.43/237.84 = 112.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.43x = 237.84 × 112.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.43x = 26,806.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,806.95/158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.20

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