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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.78, 237.92 and 113.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.78, 237.92 and 113.22 is: 169.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.78 : 237.92 = 113.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.78/237.92 = 113.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.78x = 237.92 × 113.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.78x = 26,937.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,937.30/158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.65

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