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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.71, 238.08 and 62.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.71, 238.08 and 62.50 is: 93.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.71 : 238.08 = 62.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.71/238.08 = 62.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.71x = 238.08 × 62.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.71x = 14,880
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,880/158.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.76

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