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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.97, 238.47 and 113.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.97, 238.47 and 113.21 is: 169.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.97 : 238.47 = 113.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.97/238.47 = 113.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.97x = 238.47 × 113.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.97x = 26,997.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 26,997.19/158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 169.83

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