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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.20, 236.66 and 132.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.20, 236.66 and 132.57 is: 198.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.20 : 236.66 = 132.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.20/236.66 = 132.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.20x = 236.66 × 132.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.20x = 31,374.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,374.02/158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.32

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