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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.38, 237.41 and 77.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.38, 237.41 and 77.11 is: 115.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.38 : 237.41 = 77.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.38/237.41 = 77.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.38x = 237.41 × 77.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.38x = 18,306.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,306.30/158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.58

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