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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.94, 238.40 and 43.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.94, 238.40 and 43.39 is: 65.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.94 : 238.40 = 43.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.94/238.40 = 43.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.94x = 238.40 × 43.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.94x = 10,343.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,343.36/158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 65.08

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