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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.74, 238.27 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.74, 238.27 and 93.87 is: 140.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.74 : 238.27 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.74/238.27 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.74x = 238.27 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.74x = 22,366.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,366.40/158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.90

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