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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.77, 237.94 and 93.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.77, 237.94 and 93.80 is: 140.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.77 : 237.94 = 93.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.77/237.94 = 93.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.77x = 237.94 × 93.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.77x = 22,318.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,318.77/158.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.57

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