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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.75, 238.11 and 72.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.75, 238.11 and 72.08 is: 108.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.75 : 238.11 = 72.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.75/238.11 = 72.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.75x = 238.11 × 72.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.75x = 17,162.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,162.97/158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.11

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