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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.28, 237.38 and 85.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.28, 237.38 and 85.16 is: 127.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.28 : 237.38 = 85.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.28/237.38 = 85.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.28x = 237.38 × 85.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.28x = 20,215.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,215.28/158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.72

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