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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 238.55 and 128.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 238.55 and 128.45 is: 193.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 238.55 = 128.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/238.55 = 128.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 238.55 × 128.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 30,639.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,639.91/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.10

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