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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 236.97 and 76.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 236.97 and 76.68 is: 114.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 236.97 = 76.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/236.97 = 76.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 236.97 × 76.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 18,170.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,170.86/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.98

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