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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.72, 237.89 and 93.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.72, 237.89 and 93.66 is: 140.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.72 : 237.89 = 93.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.72/237.89 = 93.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.72x = 237.89 × 93.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.72x = 22,279.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,279.59/158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.37

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