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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 238.52 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 238.52 and 113.38 is: 170.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 238.52 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/238.52 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 238.52 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 27,042.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,042.83/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.17

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