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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.54, 237.72 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.54, 237.72 and 133.02 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.54 : 237.72 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.54/237.72 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.54x = 237.72 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.54x = 31,621.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,621.51/158.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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