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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 238.44 and 50.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 238.44 and 50.76 is: 76.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 238.44 = 50.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/238.44 = 50.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 238.44 × 50.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 12,103.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,103.21/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 76.13

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