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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 237.02 and 76.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158, 237.02 and 76.80 is: 115.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 237.02 = 76.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/237.02 = 76.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 237.02 × 76.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 18,203.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203.14/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.21

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