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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.64, 237.79 and 112.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.64, 237.79 and 112.87 is: 169.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.64 : 237.79 = 112.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.64/237.79 = 112.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.64x = 237.79 × 112.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.64x = 26,839.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,839.36/158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.18

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