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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.39, 237.67 and 55.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.39, 237.67 and 55.75 is: 83.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.39 : 237.67 = 55.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.39/237.67 = 55.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.39x = 237.67 × 55.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.39x = 13,249.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,249.51/158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.65

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