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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 238.10 and 118.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 238.10 and 118.13 is: 177.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 238.10 = 118.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/238.10 = 118.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 238.10 × 118.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 28,126.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,126.75/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.27

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