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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 159.03, 238.55 and 61.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 159.03, 238.55 and 61.58 is: 92.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    159.03 : 238.55 = 61.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    159.03/238.55 = 61.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    159.03x = 238.55 × 61.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    159.03x = 14,689.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,689.91/159.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.37

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