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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.49, 237.67 and 76.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.49, 237.67 and 76.16 is: 114.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.49 : 237.67 = 76.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.49/237.67 = 76.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.49x = 237.67 × 76.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.49x = 18,101.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,101.35/158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.21

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