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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.74, 238.34 and 93.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.74, 238.34 and 93.83 is: 140.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.74 : 238.34 = 93.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.74/238.34 = 93.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.74x = 238.34 × 93.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.74x = 22,363.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,363.44/158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.88

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