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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.81, 237.84 and 77.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.81, 237.84 and 77.39 is: 115.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.81 : 237.84 = 77.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.81/237.84 = 77.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.81x = 237.84 × 77.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.81x = 18,406.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,406.44/158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 115.90

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