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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 237.60 and 132.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 237.60 and 132.62 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 237.60 = 132.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/237.60 = 132.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 237.60 × 132.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 31,509.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,509.32/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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