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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.07, 237.13 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.07, 237.13 and 81.03 is: 121.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.07 : 237.13 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.07/237.13 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.07x = 237.13 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.07x = 19,214.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,214.64/158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.56

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