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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 236.85 and 61.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 236.85 and 61.78 is: 92.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 236.85 = 61.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/236.85 = 61.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 236.85 × 61.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 14,632.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,632.59/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.60

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