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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.84, 238.14 and 85.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.84, 238.14 and 85.56 is: 128.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.84 : 238.14 = 85.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.84/238.14 = 85.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.84x = 238.14 × 85.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.84x = 20,375.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,375.26/158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.28

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