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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.44, 237.28 and 86.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.44, 237.28 and 86.12 is: 128.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.44 : 237.28 = 86.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.44/237.28 = 86.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.44x = 237.28 × 86.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.44x = 20,434.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,434.55/158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.97

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