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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.03, 236.86 and 55.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.03, 236.86 and 55.22 is: 82.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.03 : 236.86 = 55.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.03/236.86 = 55.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.03x = 236.86 × 55.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.03x = 13,079.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,079.41/158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.77

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