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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 236.96 and 130.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 236.96 and 130.96 is: 196.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 236.96 = 130.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/236.96 = 130.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 236.96 × 130.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 31,032.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,032.28/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.21

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