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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.53, 237.82 and 48.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.53, 237.82 and 48.84 is: 73.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.53 : 237.82 = 48.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.53/237.82 = 48.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.53x = 237.82 × 48.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.53x = 11,615.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,615.13/158.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.27

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