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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.83, 238.06 and 120.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.83, 238.06 and 120.18 is: 180.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.83 : 238.06 = 120.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.83/238.06 = 120.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.83x = 238.06 × 120.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.83x = 28,610.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,610.05/158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.14

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