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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.89, 238.26 and 56.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.89, 238.26 and 56.14 is: 84.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.89 : 238.26 = 56.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.89/238.26 = 56.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.89x = 238.26 × 56.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.89x = 13,375.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,375.92/158.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.18

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