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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 238.47 and 107.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 238.47 and 107.72 is: 161.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 238.47 = 107.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/238.47 = 107.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 238.47 × 107.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 25,688.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,688.32/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 161.58

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