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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.06, 237.02 and 81.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.06, 237.02 and 81.07 is: 121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.06 : 237.02 = 81.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.06/237.02 = 81.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.06x = 237.02 × 81.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.06x = 19,214.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214.03/158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.56

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