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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.09, 237.24 and 76.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.09, 237.24 and 76.99 is: 115.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.09 : 237.24 = 76.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.09/237.24 = 76.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.09x = 237.24 × 76.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.09x = 18,263.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,263.73/158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.53

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