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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.90, 238.19 and 50.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.90, 238.19 and 50.61 is: 75.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.90 : 238.19 = 50.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.90/238.19 = 50.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.90x = 238.19 × 50.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.90x = 12,054.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,054.80/158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 75.86

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