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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 237.20 and 85.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 237.20 and 85.13 is: 127.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 237.20 = 85.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/237.20 = 85.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 237.20 × 85.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 20,191.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,191.22/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.61

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