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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 238.12 and 81.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 238.12 and 81.63 is: 122.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 238.12 = 81.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/238.12 = 81.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 238.12 × 81.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 19,437.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,437.74/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.39

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