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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 237.56 and 55.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 237.56 and 55.69 is: 83.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 237.56 = 55.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/237.56 = 55.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 237.56 × 55.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 13,228.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,228.53/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.47

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