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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 237.42 and 137.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 237.42 and 137.84 is: 206.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 237.42 = 137.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/237.42 = 137.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 237.42 × 137.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 32,725.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,725.97/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.50

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