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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 238.14 and 76.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 238.14 and 76.44 is: 114.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 238.14 = 76.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/238.14 = 76.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 238.14 × 76.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 18,203.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,203.42/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.63

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