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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 237.40 and 137.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 237.40 and 137.52 is: 206.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 237.40 = 137.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/237.40 = 137.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 237.40 × 137.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 32,647.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,647.25/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.58

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