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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 238.25 and 85.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 238.25 and 85.67 is: 128.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 238.25 = 85.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/238.25 = 85.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 238.25 × 85.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 20,409.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,409.26/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.51

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