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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.95, 238.02 and 110.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.95, 238.02 and 110.89 is: 166.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.95 : 238.02 = 110.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.95/238.02 = 110.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.95x = 238.02 × 110.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.95x = 26,394.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,394.04/158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 166.05

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