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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.78, 238.22 and 56.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.78, 238.22 and 56.07 is: 84.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.78 : 238.22 = 56.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.78/238.22 = 56.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.78x = 238.22 × 56.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.78x = 13,357.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,357.82/158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.13

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