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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.47, 238.04 and 137.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.47, 238.04 and 137.96 is: 207.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.47 : 238.04 = 137.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.47/238.04 = 137.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.47x = 238.04 × 137.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.47x = 32,840.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,840.00/158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.23

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