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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 238.09 and 120.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 238.09 and 120.34 is: 180.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 238.09 = 120.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/238.09 = 120.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 238.09 × 120.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 28,651.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,651.75/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.30

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