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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 238.19 and 49.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 238.19 and 49.07 is: 73.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 238.19 = 49.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/238.19 = 49.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 238.19 × 49.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 11,687.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,687.98/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 73.62

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