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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.83, 238.34 and 81.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.83, 238.34 and 81.88 is: 122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.83 : 238.34 = 81.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.83/238.34 = 81.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.83x = 238.34 × 81.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.83x = 19,514.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,514.89/158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.87

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