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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 237.17 and 93.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 237.17 and 93.07 is: 139.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 237.17 = 93.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/237.17 = 93.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 237.17 × 93.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 22,073.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,073.41/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.62

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