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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.09, 236.47 and 133.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.09, 236.47 and 133.05 is: 199.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.09 : 236.47 = 133.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.09/236.47 = 133.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.09x = 236.47 × 133.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.09x = 31,462.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,462.47/158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.02

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