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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 238.07 and 127.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 238.07 and 127.94 is: 192.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 238.07 = 127.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/238.07 = 127.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 238.07 × 127.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 30,457.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,457.81/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.39

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