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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 238.08 and 81.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 238.08 and 81.69 is: 122.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 238.08 = 81.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/238.08 = 81.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 238.08 × 81.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 19,447.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,447.16/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.56

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