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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.05, 236.98 and 88.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.05, 236.98 and 88.64 is: 132.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.05 : 236.98 = 88.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.05/236.98 = 88.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.05x = 236.98 × 88.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.05x = 21,006.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 21,006.56/158.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.91

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