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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 238.07 and 56.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 238.07 and 56.01 is: 83.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 238.07 = 56.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/238.07 = 56.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 238.07 × 56.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 13,334.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,334.30/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.99

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