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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 235.74 and 134.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 235.74 and 134.96 is: 201.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 235.74 = 134.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/235.74 = 134.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 235.74 × 134.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 31,814.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,814.29/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.31

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