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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.75, 237.84 and 76.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.75, 237.84 and 76.34 is: 114.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.75 : 237.84 = 76.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.75/237.84 = 76.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.75x = 237.84 × 76.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.75x = 18,155.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,155.52/158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.37

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