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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.59, 237.96 and 136.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.59, 237.96 and 136.11 is: 204.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.59 : 237.96 = 136.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.59/237.96 = 136.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.59x = 237.96 × 136.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.59x = 32,388.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,388.74/158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.23

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