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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.47, 237.71 and 93.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.47, 237.71 and 93.53 is: 140.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.47 : 237.71 = 93.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.47/237.71 = 93.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.47x = 237.71 × 93.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.47x = 22,233.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,233.84/158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.31

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