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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.34, 237.56 and 50.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.34, 237.56 and 50.13 is: 75.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.34 : 237.56 = 50.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.34/237.56 = 50.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.34x = 237.56 × 50.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.34x = 11,909.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,909.44/158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.21

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