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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.37, 237.42 and 81.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.37, 237.42 and 81.33 is: 121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.37 : 237.42 = 81.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.37/237.42 = 81.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.37x = 237.42 × 81.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.37x = 19,309.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,309.37/158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.93

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