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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.13, 237.19 and 44.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.13, 237.19 and 44.13 is: 66.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.13 : 237.19 = 44.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.13/237.19 = 44.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.13x = 237.19 × 44.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.13x = 10,465.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,465.90/158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 66.19

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