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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 237.18 and 54.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 237.18 and 54.04 is: 81.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 237.18 = 54.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/237.18 = 54.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 237.18 × 54.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 12,816.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,816.96/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.05

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