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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.01, 236.93 and 60.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.01, 236.93 and 60.50 is: 90.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.01 : 236.93 = 60.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.01/236.93 = 60.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.01x = 236.93 × 60.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.01x = 14,332.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,332.78/158.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.71

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