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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 238.23 and 118.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 238.23 and 118.22 is: 177.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 238.23 = 118.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/238.23 = 118.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 238.23 × 118.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 28,163.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,163.55/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 177.15

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