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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 237.48 and 50.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 237.48 and 50.11 is: 75.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 237.48 = 50.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/237.48 = 50.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 237.48 × 50.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 11,899.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,899.53/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.16

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