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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.99, 238.47 and 75.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.99, 238.47 and 75.59 is: 113.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.99 : 238.47 = 75.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.99/238.47 = 75.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.99x = 238.47 × 75.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.99x = 18,024.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,024.61/158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 113.37

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