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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.43, 237.54 and 86.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.43, 237.54 and 86.19 is: 129.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.43 : 237.54 = 86.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.43/237.54 = 86.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.43x = 237.54 × 86.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.43x = 20,473.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,473.57/158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.23

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