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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.86, 238.24 and 61.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.86, 238.24 and 61.29 is: 91.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.86 : 238.24 = 61.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.86/238.24 = 61.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.86x = 238.24 × 61.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.86x = 14,600.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,600.54/158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.91

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