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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 236.48 and 132.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 236.48 and 132.10 is: 197.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 236.48 = 132.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/236.48 = 132.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 236.48 × 132.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 31,237.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,237.76/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.66

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