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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.62, 237.76 and 135.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.62, 237.76 and 135.73 is: 203.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.62 : 237.76 = 135.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.62/237.76 = 135.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.62x = 237.76 × 135.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.62x = 32,271.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,271.16/158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.45

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