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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 237.28 and 93.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 237.28 and 93.22 is: 139.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 237.28 = 93.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/237.28 = 93.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 237.28 × 93.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 22,118.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,118.88/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.85

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