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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.64, 237.33 and 132.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.64, 237.33 and 132.90 is: 198.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.64 : 237.33 = 132.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.64/237.33 = 132.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.64x = 237.33 × 132.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.64x = 31,541.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,541.16/158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.82

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