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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.23, 237.33 and 86.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.23, 237.33 and 86.07 is: 129.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.23 : 237.33 = 86.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.23/237.33 = 86.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.23x = 237.33 × 86.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.23x = 20,426.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,426.99/158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.10

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