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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 238 and 94.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 238 and 94.12 is: 141.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 238 = 94.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/238 = 94.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 238 × 94.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 22,399.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,399.37/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.17

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