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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 238.35 and 62.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 238.35 and 62.73 is: 94.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 238.35 = 62.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/238.35 = 62.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 238.35 × 62.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 14,951.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,951.70/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.09

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