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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.05, 237 and 49.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.05, 237 and 49.83 is: 74.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.05 : 237 = 49.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.05/237 = 49.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.05x = 237 × 49.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.05x = 11,809.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,809.71/158.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.72

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