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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 237.69 and 86.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 237.69 and 86.54 is: 129.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 237.69 = 86.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/237.69 = 86.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 237.69 × 86.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 20,568.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,568.50/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.67

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