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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.89, 238.51 and 93.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.89, 238.51 and 93.97 is: 141.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.89 : 238.51 = 93.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.89/238.51 = 93.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.89x = 238.51 × 93.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.89x = 22,412.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,412.78/158.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.06

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