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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.94, 238.37 and 61.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.94, 238.37 and 61.41 is: 92.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.94 : 238.37 = 61.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.94/238.37 = 61.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.94x = 238.37 × 61.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.94x = 14,638.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,638.30/158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.10

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