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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.99, 238.32 and 62.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.99, 238.32 and 62.73 is: 94.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.99 : 238.32 = 62.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.99/238.32 = 62.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.99x = 238.32 × 62.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.99x = 14,949.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,949.81/158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.03

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