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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.54, 237.81 and 61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.54, 237.81 and 61 is: 91.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.54 : 237.81 = 61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.54/237.81 = 61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.54x = 237.81 × 61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.54x = 14,506.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,506.41/158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.50

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