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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.37, 237.35 and 138.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.37, 237.35 and 138.12 is: 207.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.37 : 237.35 = 138.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.37/237.35 = 138.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.37x = 237.35 × 138.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.37x = 32,782.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,782.09/158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.00

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