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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.89, 238.35 and 77.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.89, 238.35 and 77.77 is: 116.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.89 : 238.35 = 77.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.89/238.35 = 77.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.89x = 238.35 × 77.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.89x = 18,536.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,536.48/158.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.66

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