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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.20, 236.71 and 135.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.20, 236.71 and 135.07 is: 202.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.20 : 236.71 = 135.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.20/236.71 = 135.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.20x = 236.71 × 135.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.20x = 31,972.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,972.00/158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.10

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