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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 238.74 and 94.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 238.74 and 94.08 is: 141.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 238.74 = 94.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/238.74 = 94.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 238.74 × 94.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 22,460.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,460.66/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.34

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