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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.58, 237.89 and 50.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.58, 237.89 and 50.39 is: 75.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.58 : 237.89 = 50.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.58/237.89 = 50.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.58x = 237.89 × 50.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.58x = 11,985.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,985.84/158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.58

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