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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 237.63 and 109.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 237.63 and 109.80 is: 164.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 237.63 = 109.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/237.63 = 109.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 237.63 × 109.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 26,090.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,090.31/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.43

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