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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 237.32 and 141.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 237.32 and 141.31 is: 211.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 237.32 = 141.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/237.32 = 141.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 237.32 × 141.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 33,534.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,534.98/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.40

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