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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.15, 237.03 and 76.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.15, 237.03 and 76.91 is: 115.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.15 : 237.03 = 76.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.15/237.03 = 76.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.15x = 237.03 × 76.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.15x = 18,228.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,228.79/158.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.27

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