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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.93, 238.41 and 72.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.93, 238.41 and 72.26 is: 108.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.93 : 238.41 = 72.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.93/238.41 = 72.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.93x = 238.41 × 72.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.93x = 17,226.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 17,226.31/158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.39

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