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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.29, 237.47 and 132.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.29, 237.47 and 132.49 is: 198.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.29 : 237.47 = 132.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.29/237.47 = 132.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.29x = 237.47 × 132.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.29x = 31,460.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,460.70/158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.76

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