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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.34, 237.36 and 60.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.34, 237.36 and 60.78 is: 91.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.34 : 237.36 = 60.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.34/237.36 = 60.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.34x = 237.36 × 60.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.34x = 14,426.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,426.74/158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.11

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