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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.97, 238.25 and 113.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.97, 238.25 and 113.33 is: 169.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.97 : 238.25 = 113.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.97/238.25 = 113.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.97x = 238.25 × 113.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.97x = 27,000.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,000.87/158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.85

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