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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 237.96 and 77.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 237.96 and 77.55 is: 116.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 237.96 = 77.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/237.96 = 77.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 237.96 × 77.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 18,453.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,453.80/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.21

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