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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.25, 237.42 and 131.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.25, 237.42 and 131.46 is: 197.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.25 : 237.42 = 131.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.25/237.42 = 131.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.25x = 237.42 × 131.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.25x = 31,211.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,211.23/158.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.23

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