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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.78, 237.98 and 93.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.78, 237.98 and 93.81 is: 140.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.78 : 237.98 = 93.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.78/237.98 = 93.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.78x = 237.98 × 93.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.78x = 22,323.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,323.24/158.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.60

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