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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.51, 237.77 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.51, 237.77 and 131.64 is: 197.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.51 : 237.77 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.51/237.77 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.51x = 237.77 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.51x = 31,299.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,299.38/158.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.47

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