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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 237.27 and 48.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 237.27 and 48.48 is: 72.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 237.27 = 48.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/237.27 = 48.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 237.27 × 48.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 11,502.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,502.14/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72.73

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