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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 237.28 and 86.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 237.28 and 86.01 is: 129.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 237.28 = 86.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/237.28 = 86.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 237.28 × 86.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 20,408.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,408.45/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.09

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