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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 237.20 and 93.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 237.20 and 93.19 is: 139.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 237.20 = 93.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/237.20 = 93.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 237.20 × 93.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 22,104.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,104.58/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.75

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