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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 237.05 and 48.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 237.05 and 48.33 is: 72.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 237.05 = 48.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/237.05 = 48.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 237.05 × 48.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 11,456.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,456.63/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.50

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