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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.07, 236.76 and 85.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.07, 236.76 and 85.75 is: 128.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.07 : 236.76 = 85.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.07/236.76 = 85.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.07x = 236.76 × 85.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.07x = 20,302.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,302.17/158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.44

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