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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.71, 238.05 and 43.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.71, 238.05 and 43.15 is: 64.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.71 : 238.05 = 43.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.71/238.05 = 43.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.71x = 238.05 × 43.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.71x = 10,270.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,270.45/158.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.71

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