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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 238.05 and 77.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 238.05 and 77.51 is: 116.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 238.05 = 77.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/238.05 = 77.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 238.05 × 77.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 18,450.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,450.07/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.27

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