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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.79, 238.19 and 56.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.79, 238.19 and 56.05 is: 84.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.79 : 238.19 = 56.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.79/238.19 = 56.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.79x = 238.19 × 56.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.79x = 13,350.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,350.55/158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.08

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