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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.59, 237.90 and 62.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.59, 237.90 and 62.38 is: 93.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.59 : 237.90 = 62.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.59/237.90 = 62.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.59x = 237.90 × 62.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.59x = 14,839.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,839.01/158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.57

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