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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.25, 237.23 and 85.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.25, 237.23 and 85.09 is: 127.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.25 : 237.23 = 85.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.25/237.23 = 85.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.25x = 237.23 × 85.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.25x = 20,185.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,185.31/158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.55

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