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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.81, 238.23 and 43.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.81, 238.23 and 43.25 is: 64.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.81 : 238.23 = 43.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.81/238.23 = 43.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.81x = 238.23 × 43.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.81x = 10,303.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,303.72/158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.88

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