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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.12, 237.10 and 85.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.12, 237.10 and 85.96 is: 128.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.12 : 237.10 = 85.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.12/237.10 = 85.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.12x = 237.10 × 85.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.12x = 20,381.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,381.12/158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.90

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