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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.38, 237.42 and 129.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.38, 237.42 and 129.37 is: 193.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.38 : 237.42 = 129.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.38/237.42 = 129.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.38x = 237.42 × 129.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.38x = 30,715.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,715.03/158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.93

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