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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.05, 237.05 and 60.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.05, 237.05 and 60.53 is: 90.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.05 : 237.05 = 60.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.05/237.05 = 60.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.05x = 237.05 × 60.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.05x = 14,347.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,347.45/158.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.78

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