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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.84, 238.28 and 54.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.84, 238.28 and 54.73 is: 82.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.84 : 238.28 = 54.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.84/238.28 = 54.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.84x = 238.28 × 54.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.84x = 13,041.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,041.06/158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.10

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