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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.25, 237.34 and 77.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.25, 237.34 and 77.08 is: 115.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.25 : 237.34 = 77.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.25/237.34 = 77.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.25x = 237.34 × 77.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.25x = 18,293.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,293.38/158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.60

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