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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 237.92 and 62.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 237.92 and 62.44 is: 93.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 237.92 = 62.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/237.92 = 62.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 237.92 × 62.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 14,855.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,855.72/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.69

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