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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 237.14 and 55.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 237.14 and 55.38 is: 83.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 237.14 = 55.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/237.14 = 55.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 237.14 × 55.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 13,132.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,132.81/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.08

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