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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.03, 237.15 and 76.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.03, 237.15 and 76.92 is: 115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.03 : 237.15 = 76.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.03/237.15 = 76.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.03x = 237.15 × 76.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.03x = 18,242.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,242.91/158.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.44

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