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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 237.72 and 77.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 237.72 and 77.10 is: 115.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 237.72 = 77.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/237.72 = 77.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 237.72 × 77.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 18,328.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,328.21/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.88

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