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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.51, 237.62 and 62.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.51, 237.62 and 62.39 is: 93.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.51 : 237.62 = 62.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.51/237.62 = 62.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.51x = 237.62 × 62.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.51x = 14,823.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,823.61/158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.52

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