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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.42, 237.67 and 62.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.42, 237.67 and 62.24 is: 93.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.42 : 237.67 = 62.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.42/237.67 = 62.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.42x = 237.67 × 62.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.42x = 14,791.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,791.24/158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.37

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