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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 236.46 and 136.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 236.46 and 136.71 is: 204.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 236.46 = 136.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/236.46 = 136.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 236.46 × 136.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 32,326.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,326.45/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.20

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