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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.54, 237.75 and 80.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.54, 237.75 and 80.37 is: 120.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.54 : 237.75 = 80.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.54/237.75 = 80.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.54x = 237.75 × 80.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.54x = 19,107.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,107.97/158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.53

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