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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.87, 238.39 and 110.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.87, 238.39 and 110.16 is: 165.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.87 : 238.39 = 110.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.87/238.39 = 110.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.87x = 238.39 × 110.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.87x = 26,260.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,260.92/158.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 165.29

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