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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.34, 237.42 and 77.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.34, 237.42 and 77.13 is: 115.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.34 : 237.42 = 77.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.34/237.42 = 77.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.34x = 237.42 × 77.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.34x = 18,312.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,312.20/158.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.65

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