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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.20, 237.16 and 61.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.20, 237.16 and 61.94 is: 92.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.20 : 237.16 = 61.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.20/237.16 = 61.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.20x = 237.16 × 61.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.20x = 14,689.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,689.38/158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.86

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