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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 238.05 and 73.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 238.05 and 73.26 is: 109.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 238.05 = 73.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/238.05 = 73.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 238.05 × 73.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 17,439.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,439.54/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 109.85

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