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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.97, 238.20 and 112.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.97, 238.20 and 112.95 is: 169.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.97 : 238.20 = 112.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.97/238.20 = 112.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.97x = 238.20 × 112.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.97x = 26,904.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,904.69/158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.24

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