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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 236.77 and 55.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 236.77 and 55.25 is: 82.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 236.77 = 55.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/236.77 = 55.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 236.77 × 55.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 13,081.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,081.54/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.78

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