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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 237.50 and 50.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 237.50 and 50.09 is: 75.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 237.50 = 50.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/237.50 = 50.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 237.50 × 50.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 11,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,896.38/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.15

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