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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 237.76 and 81.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 237.76 and 81.48 is: 122.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 237.76 = 81.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/237.76 = 81.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 237.76 × 81.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 19,372.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,372.68/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.24

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