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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 238.14 and 94.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 238.14 and 94.68 is: 142.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 238.14 = 94.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/238.14 = 94.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 238.14 × 94.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 22,547.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,547.10/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.02

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