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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.50, 237.48 and 129.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.50, 237.48 and 129.61 is: 194.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.50 : 237.48 = 129.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.50/237.48 = 129.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.50x = 237.48 × 129.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.50x = 30,779.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,779.78/158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.19

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