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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 237.19 and 76.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 237.19 and 76.95 is: 115.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 237.19 = 76.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/237.19 = 76.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 237.19 × 76.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 18,250.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,250.58/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.44

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