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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.25, 237.51 and 85.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.25, 237.51 and 85.15 is: 127.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.25 : 237.51 = 85.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.25/237.51 = 85.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.25x = 237.51 × 85.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.25x = 20,224.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,224.03/158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.79

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