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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.58, 237.72 and 61.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.58, 237.72 and 61.01 is: 91.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.58 : 237.72 = 61.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.58/237.72 = 61.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.58x = 237.72 × 61.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.58x = 14,503.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,503.30/158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.46

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