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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 238.01 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 238.01 and 94.50 is: 141.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 238.01 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/238.01 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 238.01 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 22,491.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,491.47/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.79

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