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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.44, 237.48 and 77.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.44, 237.48 and 77.20 is: 115.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.44 : 237.48 = 77.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.44/237.48 = 77.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.44x = 237.48 × 77.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.44x = 18,333.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,333.46/158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.71

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