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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.06, 237 and 135.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.06, 237 and 135.14 is: 202.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.06 : 237 = 135.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.06/237 = 135.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.06x = 237 × 135.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.06x = 32,028.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,028.18/158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.63

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