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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 237.79 and 115.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 237.79 and 115.25 is: 172.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 237.79 = 115.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/237.79 = 115.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 237.79 × 115.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 27,404.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 27,404.25/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 172.61

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