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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 237.26 and 81.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 237.26 and 81.03 is: 121.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 237.26 = 81.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/237.26 = 81.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 237.26 × 81.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 19,224.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,224.77/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.60

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