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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.94, 237.86 and 109.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.94, 237.86 and 109.96 is: 164.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.94 : 237.86 = 109.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.94/237.86 = 109.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.94x = 237.86 × 109.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.94x = 26,155.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,155.09/158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 164.56

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