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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 237.78 and 61.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 237.78 and 61.10 is: 91.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 237.78 = 61.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/237.78 = 61.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 237.78 × 61.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 14,528.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,528.95/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.59

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