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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.28, 237.40 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.28, 237.40 and 94 is: 140.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.28 : 237.40 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.28/237.40 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.28x = 237.40 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.28x = 22,315.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,315.60/158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.99

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