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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 236.58 and 84.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 236.58 and 84.73 is: 126.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 236.58 = 84.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/236.58 = 84.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 236.58 × 84.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 20,045.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,045.42/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.85

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