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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.59, 238.05 and 93.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.59, 238.05 and 93.65 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.59 : 238.05 = 93.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.59/238.05 = 93.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.59x = 238.05 × 93.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.59x = 22,292.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,292.91/158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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