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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.01, 236.88 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.01, 236.88 and 93.75 is: 140.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.01 : 236.88 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.01/236.88 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.01x = 236.88 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.01x = 22,207.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,207.50/158.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.54

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