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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 237.41 and 86.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 237.41 and 86.11 is: 129.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 237.41 = 86.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/237.41 = 86.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 237.41 × 86.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 20,443.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,443.38/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.18

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