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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.52, 237.64 and 110.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.52, 237.64 and 110.48 is: 165.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.52 : 237.64 = 110.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.52/237.64 = 110.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.52x = 237.64 × 110.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.52x = 26,254.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,254.47/158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.62

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