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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.96, 238.17 and 113.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.96, 238.17 and 113.09 is: 169.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.96 : 238.17 = 113.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.96/238.17 = 113.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.96x = 238.17 × 113.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.96x = 26,934.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,934.65/158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.44

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