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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.97, 237.89 and 117.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.97, 237.89 and 117.69 is: 176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.97 : 237.89 = 117.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.97/237.89 = 117.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.97x = 237.89 × 117.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.97x = 27,996.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,996.69/158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 176.11

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