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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 237.03 and 53.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 237.03 and 53.93 is: 80.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 237.03 = 53.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/237.03 = 53.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 237.03 × 53.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 12,783.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,783.03/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 80.86

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