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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.60, 237.60 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.60, 237.60 and 81.30 is: 121.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.60 : 237.60 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.60/237.60 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.60x = 237.60 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.60x = 19,316.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,316.88/158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.80

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