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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 238.11 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 238.11 and 81.82 is: 122.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 238.11 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/238.11 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 238.11 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 19,482.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,482.66/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.64

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