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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.64, 237.56 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.64, 237.56 and 134.64 is: 201.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.64 : 237.56 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.64/237.56 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.64x = 237.56 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.64x = 31,985.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,985.08/158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.62

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