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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.45, 237.51 and 118.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.45, 237.51 and 118.05 is: 176.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.45 : 237.51 = 118.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.45/237.51 = 118.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.45x = 237.51 × 118.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.45x = 28,038.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,038.06/158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.95

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