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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.64, 238.32 and 131.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.64, 238.32 and 131.64 is: 197.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.64 : 238.32 = 131.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.64/238.32 = 131.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.64x = 238.32 × 131.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.64x = 31,372.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,372.44/158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.76

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