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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 236.82 and 134.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 236.82 and 134.12 is: 200.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 236.82 = 134.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/236.82 = 134.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 236.82 × 134.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 31,762.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,762.30/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.72

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