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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.81, 238.34 and 81.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.81, 238.34 and 81.81 is: 122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.81 : 238.34 = 81.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.81/238.34 = 81.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.81x = 238.34 × 81.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.81x = 19,498.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,498.80/158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.78

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