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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.13, 237.47 and 131.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.13, 237.47 and 131.13 is: 196.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.13 : 237.47 = 131.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.13/237.47 = 131.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.13x = 237.47 × 131.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.13x = 31,138.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,138.79/158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.92

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