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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.96, 238.50 and 81.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.96, 238.50 and 81.95 is: 122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.96 : 238.50 = 81.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.96/238.50 = 81.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.96x = 238.50 × 81.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.96x = 19,543.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,543.88/158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.95

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