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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.78, 238.19 and 130.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.78, 238.19 and 130.14 is: 195.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.78 : 238.19 = 130.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.78/238.19 = 130.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.78x = 238.19 × 130.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.78x = 30,998.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,998.05/158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.23

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