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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158, 235.92 and 135.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158, 235.92 and 135.19 is: 201.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158 : 235.92 = 135.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158/235.92 = 135.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158x = 235.92 × 135.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158x = 31,892.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,892.17/158
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.85

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