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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.49, 237.75 and 55.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.49, 237.75 and 55.76 is: 83.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.49 : 237.75 = 55.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.49/237.75 = 55.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.49x = 237.75 × 55.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.49x = 13,256.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,256.66/158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.65

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