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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.96, 237.84 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.96, 237.84 and 94 is: 140.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.96 : 237.84 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.96/237.84 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.96x = 237.84 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.96x = 22,356.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 22,356.96/158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.65

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