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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.28, 237.06 and 142.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.28, 237.06 and 142.26 is: 213.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.28 : 237.06 = 142.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.28/237.06 = 142.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.28x = 237.06 × 142.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.28x = 33,724.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,724.16/158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.07

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