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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.78, 238.08 and 110.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.78, 238.08 and 110.54 is: 165.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.78 : 238.08 = 110.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.78/238.08 = 110.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.78x = 238.08 × 110.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.78x = 26,317.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,317.36/158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.75

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