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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.95, 238.45 and 61.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.95, 238.45 and 61.45 is: 92.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.95 : 238.45 = 61.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.95/238.45 = 61.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.95x = 238.45 × 61.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.95x = 14,651.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,651.56/158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.18

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