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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.09, 236.97 and 76.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.09, 236.97 and 76.85 is: 115.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.09 : 236.97 = 76.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.09/236.97 = 76.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.09x = 236.97 × 76.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.09x = 18,209.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,209.96/158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.19

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