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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.75, 238.13 and 44.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.75, 238.13 and 44.75 is: 67.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.75 : 238.13 = 44.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.75/238.13 = 44.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.75x = 238.13 × 44.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.75x = 10,656.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,656.09/158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 67.13

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