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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 237.35 and 85.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 237.35 and 85.07 is: 127.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 237.35 = 85.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/237.35 = 85.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 237.35 × 85.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 20,190.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,190.84/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.60

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