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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.11, 237.02 and 133.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.11, 237.02 and 133.89 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.11 : 237.02 = 133.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.11/237.02 = 133.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.11x = 237.02 × 133.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.11x = 31,736.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,736.00/158.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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