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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.94, 238.43 and 56.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.94, 238.43 and 56.20 is: 84.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.94 : 238.43 = 56.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.94/238.43 = 56.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.94x = 238.43 × 56.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.94x = 13,399.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,399.77/158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.31

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