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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.94, 238.45 and 50.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.94, 238.45 and 50.73 is: 76.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.94 : 238.45 = 50.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.94/238.45 = 50.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.94x = 238.45 × 50.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.94x = 12,096.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,096.72/158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.11

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