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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.07, 236.96 and 84.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.07, 236.96 and 84.98 is: 127.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.07 : 236.96 = 84.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.07/236.96 = 84.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.07x = 236.96 × 84.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.07x = 20,137.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,137.87/158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.40

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