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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 235.69 and 136.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 235.69 and 136.10 is: 203.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 235.69 = 136.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/235.69 = 136.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 235.69 × 136.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 32,077.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,077.41/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.00

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