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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.62, 237.87 and 62.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.62, 237.87 and 62.41 is: 93.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.62 : 237.87 = 62.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.62/237.87 = 62.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.62x = 237.87 × 62.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.62x = 14,845.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,845.47/158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.59

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