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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.37, 237.24 and 92.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.37, 237.24 and 92.43 is: 138.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.37 : 237.24 = 92.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.37/237.24 = 92.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.37x = 237.24 × 92.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.37x = 21,928.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,928.09/158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 138.46

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