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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.95, 238.34 and 56.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.95, 238.34 and 56.13 is: 84.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.95 : 238.34 = 56.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.95/238.34 = 56.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.95x = 238.34 × 56.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.95x = 13,377.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,377.27/158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.16

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