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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 238.14 and 62.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 238.14 and 62.50 is: 93.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 238.14 = 62.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/238.14 = 62.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 238.14 × 62.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 14,883.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,883.44/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.79

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