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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.11, 237.18 and 81.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.11, 237.18 and 81.12 is: 121.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.11 : 237.18 = 81.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.11/237.18 = 81.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.11x = 237.18 × 81.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.11x = 19,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,240.04/158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.69

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