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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.83, 238.20 and 59.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.83, 238.20 and 59.98 is: 89.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.83 : 238.20 = 59.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.83/238.20 = 59.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.83x = 238.20 × 59.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.83x = 14,287.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,287.24/158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.95

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