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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.49, 237.86 and 112.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.49, 237.86 and 112.88 is: 169.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.49 : 237.86 = 112.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.49/237.86 = 112.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.49x = 237.86 × 112.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.49x = 26,849.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,849.64/158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.41

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