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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 237.04 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 237.04 and 94.08 is: 140.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 237.04 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/237.04 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 237.04 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 22,300.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,300.72/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.93

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