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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 237.13 and 48.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 237.13 and 48.42 is: 72.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 237.13 = 48.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/237.13 = 48.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 237.13 × 48.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 11,481.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,481.83/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.61

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