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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.89, 238.18 and 76.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.89, 238.18 and 76.60 is: 114.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.89 : 238.18 = 76.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.89/238.18 = 76.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.89x = 238.18 × 76.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.89x = 18,244.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,244.59/158.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 114.83

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