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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.37, 236.96 and 139.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.37, 236.96 and 139.02 is: 208.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.37 : 236.96 = 139.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.37/236.96 = 139.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.37x = 236.96 × 139.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.37x = 32,940.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,940.30/158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.00

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