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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.20, 237.33 and 55.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.20, 237.33 and 55.48 is: 83.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.20 : 237.33 = 55.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.20/237.33 = 55.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.20x = 237.33 × 55.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.20x = 13,167.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,167.68/158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.24

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