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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.35, 237.16 and 94.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.35, 237.16 and 94.09 is: 140.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.35 : 237.16 = 94.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.35/237.16 = 94.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.35x = 237.16 × 94.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.35x = 22,314.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,314.38/158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.92

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