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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 237.34 and 60.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 237.34 and 60.75 is: 91.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 237.34 = 60.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/237.34 = 60.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 237.34 × 60.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 14,418.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,418.41/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.11

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