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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 237.29 and 80.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 237.29 and 80.08 is: 120.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 237.29 = 80.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/237.29 = 80.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 237.29 × 80.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 19,001.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,001.79/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.10

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