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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.34, 237.55 and 81.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.34, 237.55 and 81.28 is: 121.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.34 : 237.55 = 81.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.34/237.55 = 81.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.34x = 237.55 × 81.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.34x = 19,308.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,308.06/158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.94

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