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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.36, 237.49 and 50.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.36, 237.49 and 50.12 is: 75.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.36 : 237.49 = 50.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.36/237.49 = 50.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.36x = 237.49 × 50.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.36x = 11,901.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,901.69/158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.16

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