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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.39, 237.60 and 77.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.39, 237.60 and 77.27 is: 115.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.39 : 237.60 = 77.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.39/237.60 = 77.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.39x = 237.60 × 77.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.39x = 18,359.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,359.35/158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.91

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