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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 237.21 and 76.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 237.21 and 76.91 is: 115.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 237.21 = 76.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/237.21 = 76.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 237.21 × 76.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 18,244.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,244.13/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.28

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