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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.99, 238.61 and 113.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.99, 238.61 and 113.38 is: 170.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.99 : 238.61 = 113.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.99/238.61 = 113.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.99x = 238.61 × 113.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.99x = 27,053.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,053.60/158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 170.16

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