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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 237.97 and 85.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 237.97 and 85.54 is: 128.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 237.97 = 85.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/237.97 = 85.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 237.97 × 85.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 20,355.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,355.95/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.29

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