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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 237.29 and 141.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 237.29 and 141.80 is: 212.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 237.29 = 141.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/237.29 = 141.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 237.29 × 141.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 33,645.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,645.83/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.05

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