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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 237.44 and 131.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 237.44 and 131.28 is: 196.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 237.44 = 131.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/237.44 = 131.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 237.44 × 131.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 31,171.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,171.12/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 196.89

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