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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.36, 237.52 and 42.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.36, 237.52 and 42.80 is: 64.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.36 : 237.52 = 42.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.36/237.52 = 42.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.36x = 237.52 × 42.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.36x = 10,165.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,165.84/158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64.20

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