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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.28, 237 and 131.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.28, 237 and 131.54 is: 196.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.28 : 237 = 131.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.28/237 = 131.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.28x = 237 × 131.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.28x = 31,174.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,174.98/158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.96

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