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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.46, 237.77 and 81.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.46, 237.77 and 81.41 is: 122.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.46 : 237.77 = 81.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.46/237.77 = 81.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.46x = 237.77 × 81.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.46x = 19,355.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,355.57/158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.15

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