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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 237.85 and 55.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 237.85 and 55.87 is: 83.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 237.85 = 55.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/237.85 = 55.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 237.85 × 55.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 13,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,287.95/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.77

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