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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.62, 237.96 and 93.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.62, 237.96 and 93.67 is: 140.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.62 : 237.96 = 93.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.62/237.96 = 93.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.62x = 237.96 × 93.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.62x = 22,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,289.12/158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.52

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