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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 237.56 and 55.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 237.56 and 55.67 is: 83.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 237.56 = 55.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/237.56 = 55.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 237.56 × 55.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 13,223.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,223.50/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.48

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