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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 237.83 and 77.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 237.83 and 77.33 is: 115.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 237.83 = 77.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/237.83 = 77.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 237.83 × 77.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 18,391.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,391.39/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.99

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