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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 237.87 and 110.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 237.87 and 110.03 is: 164.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 237.87 = 110.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/237.87 = 110.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 237.87 × 110.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 26,171.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,171.65/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.72

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