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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.12, 237 and 60.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.12, 237 and 60.56 is: 90.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.12 : 237 = 60.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.12/237 = 60.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.12x = 237 × 60.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.12x = 14,352.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,352.42/158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.77

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