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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.70, 238.05 and 94.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.70, 238.05 and 94.14 is: 141.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.70 : 238.05 = 94.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.70/238.05 = 94.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.70x = 238.05 × 94.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.70x = 22,410.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,410.15/158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.21

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