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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.15, 237.24 and 55.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.15, 237.24 and 55.41 is: 83.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.15 : 237.24 = 55.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.15/237.24 = 55.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.15x = 237.24 × 55.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.15x = 13,145.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,145.47/158.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.12

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