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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.19, 237.24 and 60.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.19, 237.24 and 60.69 is: 91.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.19 : 237.24 = 60.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.19/237.24 = 60.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.19x = 237.24 × 60.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.19x = 14,398.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,398.10/158.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.02

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