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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.65, 238.02 and 77.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.65, 238.02 and 77.50 is: 116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.65 : 238.02 = 77.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.65/238.02 = 77.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.65x = 238.02 × 77.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.65x = 18,446.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,446.55/158.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.27

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