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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 237.09 and 114.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 237.09 and 114.76 is: 171.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 237.09 = 114.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/237.09 = 114.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 237.09 × 114.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 27,208.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,208.45/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 171.92

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