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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.12, 236.93 and 80.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.12, 236.93 and 80.86 is: 121.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.12 : 236.93 = 80.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.12/236.93 = 80.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.12x = 236.93 × 80.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.12x = 19,158.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,158.16/158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.16

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