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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.07, 236.93 and 76.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.07, 236.93 and 76.73 is: 115.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.07 : 236.93 = 76.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.07/236.93 = 76.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.07x = 236.93 × 76.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.07x = 18,178.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,178.07/158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.00

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