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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 237.15 and 135.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 237.15 and 135.26 is: 202.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 237.15 = 135.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/237.15 = 135.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 237.15 × 135.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 32,076.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,076.91/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.51

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