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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 237.90 and 81.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 237.90 and 81.62 is: 122.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 237.90 = 81.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/237.90 = 81.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 237.90 × 81.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 19,417.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,417.41/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.36

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