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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 238 and 76.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 238 and 76.50 is: 114.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 238 = 76.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/238 = 76.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 238 × 76.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 18,207
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,207/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.60

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