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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 238.05 and 77.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 238.05 and 77.48 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 238.05 = 77.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/238.05 = 77.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 238.05 × 77.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 18,442.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,442.92/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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