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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 238.32 and 129.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 238.32 and 129.92 is: 195.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 238.32 = 129.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/238.32 = 129.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 238.32 × 129.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 30,961.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,961.34/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.19

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