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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.34, 237.59 and 55.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.34, 237.59 and 55.65 is: 83.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.34 : 237.59 = 55.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.34/237.59 = 55.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.34x = 237.59 × 55.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.34x = 13,220.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,220.42/158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.50

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