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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.15, 236.88 and 137.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.15, 236.88 and 137.09 is: 205.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.15 : 236.88 = 137.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.15/236.88 = 137.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.15x = 236.88 × 137.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.15x = 32,472.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,472.69/158.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.33

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