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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.50, 236.62 and 138

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.50, 236.62 and 138 is: 206.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.50 : 236.62 = 138 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.50/236.62 = 138/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.50x = 236.62 × 138
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.50x = 32,653.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,653.22/158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.02

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