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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.06, 237.02 and 55.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.06, 237.02 and 55.32 is: 82.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.06 : 237.02 = 55.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.06/237.02 = 55.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.06x = 237.02 × 55.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.06x = 13,111.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,111.67/158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.96

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