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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 237.08 and 55.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 237.08 and 55.30 is: 82.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 237.08 = 55.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/237.08 = 55.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 237.08 × 55.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 13,109.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,109.34/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.95

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