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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.54, 237.70 and 114.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.54, 237.70 and 114.55 is: 171.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.54 : 237.70 = 114.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.54/237.70 = 114.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.54x = 237.70 × 114.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.54x = 27,228.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,228.54/158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.75

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