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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 238.06 and 137.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 238.06 and 137.05 is: 205.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 238.06 = 137.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/238.06 = 137.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 238.06 × 137.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 32,626.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,626.12/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.77

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