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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.19, 236.93 and 85.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.19, 236.93 and 85.88 is: 128.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.19 : 236.93 = 85.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.19/236.93 = 85.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.19x = 236.93 × 85.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.19x = 20,345.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,345.93/158.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.62

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