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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.25, 237.41 and 55.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.25, 237.41 and 55.54 is: 83.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.25 : 237.41 = 55.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.25/237.41 = 55.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.25x = 237.41 × 55.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.25x = 13,185.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,185.75/158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.32

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