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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 237.84 and 118.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 237.84 and 118.24 is: 176.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 237.84 = 118.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/237.84 = 118.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 237.84 × 118.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 28,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,122.20/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.96

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