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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 237.06 and 86.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 237.06 and 86.08 is: 129.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 237.06 = 86.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/237.06 = 86.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 237.06 × 86.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 20,406.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,406.12/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.02

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