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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 237.51 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 237.51 and 62.13 is: 93.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 237.51 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/237.51 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 237.51 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 14,755.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,755.00/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.20

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