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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.01, 237.03 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.01, 237.03 and 55.32 is: 82.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.01 : 237.03 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.01/237.03 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.01x = 237.03 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.01x = 13,112.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,112.50/158.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.99

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