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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.50, 237.82 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.50, 237.82 and 113.22 is: 169.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.50 : 237.82 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.50/237.82 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.50x = 237.82 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.50x = 26,925.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,925.98/158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.88

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