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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 238.10 and 115.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 238.10 and 115.39 is: 173.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 238.10 = 115.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/238.10 = 115.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 238.10 × 115.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 27,474.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,474.08/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.16

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