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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.70, 238.06 and 110.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.70, 238.06 and 110.64 is: 165.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.70 : 238.06 = 110.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.70/238.06 = 110.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.70x = 238.06 × 110.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.70x = 26,338.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,338.96/158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.97

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