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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.64, 237.94 and 131.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.64, 237.94 and 131.76 is: 197.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.64 : 237.94 = 131.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.64/237.94 = 131.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.64x = 237.94 × 131.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.64x = 31,350.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,350.97/158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.62

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