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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.25, 237.29 and 50.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.25, 237.29 and 50.01 is: 74.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.25 : 237.29 = 50.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.25/237.29 = 50.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.25x = 237.29 × 50.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.25x = 11,866.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,866.62/158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 74.99

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