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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 237.48 and 94.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 237.48 and 94.40 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 237.48 = 94.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/237.48 = 94.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 237.48 × 94.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 22,418.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,418.11/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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