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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.33, 237.75 and 132.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.33, 237.75 and 132.86 is: 199.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.33 : 237.75 = 132.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.33/237.75 = 132.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.33x = 237.75 × 132.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.33x = 31,585.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,585.78/158.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.50

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