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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 236.82 and 93.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 236.82 and 93.05 is: 139.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 236.82 = 93.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/236.82 = 93.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 236.82 × 93.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 22,035.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,035.64/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.45

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