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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.97, 238.41 and 81.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.97, 238.41 and 81.97 is: 122.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.97 : 238.41 = 81.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.97/238.41 = 81.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.97x = 238.41 × 81.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.97x = 19,542.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,542.47/158.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.93

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