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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 237.02 and 80.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 237.02 and 80.94 is: 121.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 237.02 = 80.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/237.02 = 80.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 237.02 × 80.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 19,184.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,184.40/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.40

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