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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.13, 237.02 and 137.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.13, 237.02 and 137.79 is: 206.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.13 : 237.02 = 137.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.13/237.02 = 137.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.13x = 237.02 × 137.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.13x = 32,658.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,658.30/158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.53

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