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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.96, 238.41 and 56.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.96, 238.41 and 56.23 is: 84.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.96 : 238.41 = 56.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.96/238.41 = 56.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.96x = 238.41 × 56.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.96x = 13,405.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,405.20/158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.33

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