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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 237.60 and 134.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 237.60 and 134.10 is: 200.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 237.60 = 134.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/237.60 = 134.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 237.60 × 134.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 31,862.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,862.16/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.81

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