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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.38, 237.53 and 132.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.38, 237.53 and 132.71 is: 199.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.38 : 237.53 = 132.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.38/237.53 = 132.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.38x = 237.53 × 132.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.38x = 31,520.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,520.76/158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.03

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