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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.54, 237.88 and 77.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.54, 237.88 and 77.40 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.54 : 237.88 = 77.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.54/237.88 = 77.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.54x = 237.88 × 77.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.54x = 18,411.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,411.91/158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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