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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.65, 237.81 and 61.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.65, 237.81 and 61.14 is: 91.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.65 : 237.81 = 61.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.65/237.81 = 61.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.65x = 237.81 × 61.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.65x = 14,539.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,539.70/158.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.65

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