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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.70, 238.02 and 61.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.70, 238.02 and 61.17 is: 91.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.70 : 238.02 = 61.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.70/238.02 = 61.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.70x = 238.02 × 61.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.70x = 14,559.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,559.68/158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.74

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