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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.53, 237.84 and 85.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.53, 237.84 and 85.45 is: 128.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.53 : 237.84 = 85.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.53/237.84 = 85.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.53x = 237.84 × 85.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.53x = 20,323.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,323.43/158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.20

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