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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.12, 237.09 and 55.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.12, 237.09 and 55.37 is: 83.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.12 : 237.09 = 55.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.12/237.09 = 55.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.12x = 237.09 × 55.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.12x = 13,128.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,128.47/158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.03

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