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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.45, 237.57 and 81.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.45, 237.57 and 81.32 is: 121.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.45 : 237.57 = 81.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.45/237.57 = 81.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.45x = 237.57 × 81.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.45x = 19,319.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,319.19/158.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.93

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