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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 237.38 and 93.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 237.38 and 93.26 is: 139.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 237.38 = 93.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/237.38 = 93.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 237.38 × 93.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 22,138.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,138.06/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.76

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