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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 237.38 and 55.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 237.38 and 55.52 is: 83.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 237.38 = 55.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/237.38 = 55.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 237.38 × 55.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 13,179.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,179.34/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.30

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