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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.39, 237.61 and 50.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.39, 237.61 and 50.19 is: 75.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.39 : 237.61 = 50.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.39/237.61 = 50.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.39x = 237.61 × 50.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.39x = 11,925.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,925.65/158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.29

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