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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 237.24 and 81.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 237.24 and 81.16 is: 121.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 237.24 = 81.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/237.24 = 81.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 237.24 × 81.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 19,254.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,254.59/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.68

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