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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.13, 237.16 and 60.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.13, 237.16 and 60.59 is: 90.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.13 : 237.16 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.13/237.16 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.13x = 237.16 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.13x = 14,369.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,369.81/158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.87

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