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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.79, 238.19 and 109.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.79, 238.19 and 109.92 is: 164.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.79 : 238.19 = 109.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.79/238.19 = 109.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.79x = 238.19 × 109.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.79x = 26,181.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,181.30/158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.88

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