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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 237.05 and 80.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 237.05 and 80.98 is: 121.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 237.05 = 80.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/237.05 = 80.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 237.05 × 80.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 19,196.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,196.80/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.30

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