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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 238.23 and 109.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 238.23 and 109.98 is: 164.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 238.23 = 109.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/238.23 = 109.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 238.23 × 109.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 26,200.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,200.54/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.94

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