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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 238.04 and 115.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 238.04 and 115.38 is: 173.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 238.04 = 115.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/238.04 = 115.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 238.04 × 115.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 27,465.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,465.06/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 173.11

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