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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.65, 237.56 and 110.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.65, 237.56 and 110.05 is: 164.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.65 : 237.56 = 110.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.65/237.56 = 110.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.65x = 237.56 × 110.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.65x = 26,142.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,142.33/158.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.78

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