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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 237.45 and 77.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 237.45 and 77.09 is: 115.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 237.45 = 77.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/237.45 = 77.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 237.45 × 77.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 18,305.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,305.02/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.68

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