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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 238.11 and 86.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 238.11 and 86.83 is: 130.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 238.11 = 86.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/238.11 = 86.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 238.11 × 86.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 20,675.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,675.09/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.10

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