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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 237.26 and 76.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 237.26 and 76.93 is: 115.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 237.26 = 76.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/237.26 = 76.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 237.26 × 76.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 18,252.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,252.03/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.41

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