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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 238.49 and 77.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 238.49 and 77.82 is: 116.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 238.49 = 77.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/238.49 = 77.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 238.49 × 77.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 18,558.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,558.90/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.74

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