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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.13, 237.17 and 49.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.13, 237.17 and 49.89 is: 74.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.13 : 237.17 = 49.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.13/237.17 = 49.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.13x = 237.17 × 49.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.13x = 11,832.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,832.54/158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.83

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