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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 236.92 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 236.92 and 93.11 is: 139.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 236.92 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/236.92 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 236.92 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 22,059.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,059.62/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.53

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