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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.12, 237.12 and 49.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.12, 237.12 and 49.86 is: 74.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.12 : 237.12 = 49.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.12/237.12 = 49.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.12x = 237.12 × 49.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.12x = 11,822.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,822.80/158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.77

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