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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 238.40 and 120.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 238.40 and 120.44 is: 180.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 238.40 = 120.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/238.40 = 120.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 238.40 × 120.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 28,712.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,712.90/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.72

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