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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.36, 237.51 and 48.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.36, 237.51 and 48.69 is: 73.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.36 : 237.51 = 48.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.36/237.51 = 48.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.36x = 237.51 × 48.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.36x = 11,564.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,564.36/158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.03

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