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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 238.20 and 61.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 238.20 and 61.35 is: 92.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 238.20 = 61.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/238.20 = 61.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 238.20 × 61.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 14,613.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,613.57/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.00

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