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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 236.39 and 133.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 236.39 and 133.96 is: 200.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 236.39 = 133.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/236.39 = 133.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 236.39 × 133.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 31,666.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,666.80/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.09

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