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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.47, 237.46 and 93.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.47, 237.46 and 93.31 is: 139.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.47 : 237.46 = 93.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.47/237.46 = 93.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.47x = 237.46 × 93.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.47x = 22,157.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,157.39/158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 139.82

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