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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.03, 237.01 and 79.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.03, 237.01 and 79.86 is: 119.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.03 : 237.01 = 79.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.03/237.01 = 79.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.03x = 237.01 × 79.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.03x = 18,927.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,927.62/158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.77

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