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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 237.40 and 93.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 237.40 and 93.29 is: 139.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 237.40 = 93.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/237.40 = 93.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 237.40 × 93.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 22,147.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,147.41/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.96

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