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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 237.38 and 72.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 237.38 and 72.76 is: 109.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 237.38 = 72.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/237.38 = 72.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 237.38 × 72.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 17,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,271.77/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.14

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