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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 239.15 and 157.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 239.15 and 157.95 is: 237.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 239.15 = 157.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/239.15 = 157.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 239.15 × 157.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 37,774.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 37,774.14/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 237.93

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