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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.44, 237.71 and 81.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.44, 237.71 and 81.46 is: 122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.44 : 237.71 = 81.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.44/237.71 = 81.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.44x = 237.71 × 81.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.44x = 19,364.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,364.05/158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.22

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