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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 236.93 and 130.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 236.93 and 130.85 is: 196.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 236.93 = 130.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/236.93 = 130.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 236.93 × 130.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 31,001.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,001.34/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.09

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