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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 238.30 and 56.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 238.30 and 56.16 is: 84.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 238.30 = 56.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/238.30 = 56.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 238.30 × 56.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 13,382.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,382.93/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.23

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