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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.38, 237.62 and 50.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.38, 237.62 and 50.18 is: 75.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.38 : 237.62 = 50.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.38/237.62 = 50.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.38x = 237.62 × 50.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.38x = 11,923.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,923.77/158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.29

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