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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 237.45 and 50.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 237.45 and 50.08 is: 75.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 237.45 = 50.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/237.45 = 50.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 237.45 × 50.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 11,891.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,891.50/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.11

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