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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 237.13 and 84.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 237.13 and 84.87 is: 127.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 237.13 = 84.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/237.13 = 84.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 237.13 × 84.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 20,125.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,125.01/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.34

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