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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 237.38 and 81.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 237.38 and 81.18 is: 121.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 237.38 = 81.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/237.38 = 81.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 237.38 × 81.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 19,270.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,270.51/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.84

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