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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.84, 238.04 and 76.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.84, 238.04 and 76.61 is: 114.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.84 : 238.04 = 76.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.84/238.04 = 76.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.84x = 238.04 × 76.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.84x = 18,234.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,234.86/158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.80

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