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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.61, 238.04 and 109.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.61, 238.04 and 109.83 is: 164.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.61 : 238.04 = 109.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.61/238.04 = 109.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.61x = 238.04 × 109.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.61x = 26,144.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,144.02/158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.83

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