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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 235.94 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 235.94 and 135.05 is: 201.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 235.94 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/235.94 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 235.94 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 31,863.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,863.70/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.49

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