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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.62, 237.81 and 112.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.62, 237.81 and 112.96 is: 169.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.62 : 237.81 = 112.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.62/237.81 = 112.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.62x = 237.81 × 112.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.62x = 26,863.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,863.02/158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.35

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