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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.25, 237.44 and 62.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.25, 237.44 and 62.07 is: 93.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.25 : 237.44 = 62.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.25/237.44 = 62.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.25x = 237.44 × 62.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.25x = 14,737.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,737.59/158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.13

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