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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.23, 237.98 and 133.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.23, 237.98 and 133.93 is: 201.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.23 : 237.98 = 133.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.23/237.98 = 133.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.23x = 237.98 × 133.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.23x = 31,872.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,872.66/158.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.43

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