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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 236.90 and 129.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 236.90 and 129.39 is: 193.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 236.90 = 129.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/236.90 = 129.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 236.90 × 129.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 30,652.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,652.49/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.71

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