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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.93, 238.32 and 50.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.93, 238.32 and 50.72 is: 76.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.93 : 238.32 = 50.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.93/238.32 = 50.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.93x = 238.32 × 50.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.93x = 12,087.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,087.59/158.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.06

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