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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 236.33 and 128.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 236.33 and 128.92 is: 192.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 236.33 = 128.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/236.33 = 128.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 236.33 × 128.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 30,467.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,467.66/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.66

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