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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.07, 237.05 and 55.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.07, 237.05 and 55.34 is: 82.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.07 : 237.05 = 55.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.07/237.05 = 55.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.07x = 237.05 × 55.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.07x = 13,116.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,116.89/158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.98

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