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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 237.39 and 77.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 237.39 and 77.12 is: 115.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 237.39 = 77.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/237.39 = 77.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 237.39 × 77.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 18,306.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,306.33/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.64

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