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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.11, 237.20 and 49.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.11, 237.20 and 49.91 is: 74.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.11 : 237.20 = 49.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.11/237.20 = 49.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.11x = 237.20 × 49.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.11x = 11,837.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,837.22/158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.87

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