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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.52, 237.35 and 112.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.52, 237.35 and 112.35 is: 168.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.52 : 237.35 = 112.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.52/237.35 = 112.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.52x = 237.35 × 112.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.52x = 26,665.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,665.71/158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 168.22

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