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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 238.02 and 61.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 238.02 and 61.21 is: 91.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 238.02 = 61.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/238.02 = 61.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 238.02 × 61.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 14,569.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,569.62/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.82

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