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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.97, 238.33 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.97, 238.33 and 81.90 is: 122.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.97 : 238.33 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.97/238.33 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.97x = 238.33 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.97x = 19,517.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,517.83/158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.78

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