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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 237.68 and 60.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 237.68 and 60.96 is: 91.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 237.68 = 60.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/237.68 = 60.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 237.68 × 60.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 14,488.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,488.97/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.42

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