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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 237.02 and 85.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 237.02 and 85.92 is: 128.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 237.02 = 85.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/237.02 = 85.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 237.02 × 85.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 20,364.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,364.76/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.83

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