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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 238.07 and 77.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 238.07 and 77.52 is: 116.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 238.07 = 77.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/238.07 = 77.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 238.07 × 77.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 18,455.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,455.19/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.13

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