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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 236.21 and 131.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 236.21 and 131.31 is: 195.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 236.21 = 131.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/236.21 = 131.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 236.21 × 131.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 31,016.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,016.08/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.92

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