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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.57, 237.86 and 86.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.57, 237.86 and 86.42 is: 129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.57 : 237.86 = 86.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.57/237.86 = 86.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.57x = 237.86 × 86.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.57x = 20,554.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,554.24/158.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.62

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