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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.49, 237.44 and 112.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.49, 237.44 and 112.64 is: 168.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.49 : 237.44 = 112.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.49/237.44 = 112.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.49x = 237.44 × 112.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.49x = 26,743.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,743.49/158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.74

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