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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.62, 237.74 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.62, 237.74 and 81.54 is: 122.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.62 : 237.74 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.62/237.74 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.62x = 237.74 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.62x = 19,385.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,385.32/158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.21

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