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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 237.21 and 49.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 237.21 and 49.95 is: 74.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 237.21 = 49.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/237.21 = 49.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 237.21 × 49.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 11,848.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,848.64/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.92

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