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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 238.14 and 81.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 238.14 and 81.90 is: 122.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 238.14 = 81.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/238.14 = 81.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 238.14 × 81.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 19,503.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,503.33/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.68

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