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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 238.04 and 134.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 238.04 and 134.66 is: 202.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 238.04 = 134.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/238.04 = 134.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 238.04 × 134.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 32,054.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,054.47/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.16

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