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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 236.87 and 93.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 236.87 and 93.07 is: 139.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 236.87 = 93.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/236.87 = 93.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 236.87 × 93.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 22,045.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,045.49/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.40

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