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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.25, 236.97 and 132.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.25, 236.97 and 132.43 is: 198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.25 : 236.97 = 132.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.25/236.97 = 132.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.25x = 236.97 × 132.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.25x = 31,381.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,381.94/158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.31

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