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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 237.66 and 131.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 237.66 and 131.57 is: 197.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 237.66 = 131.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/237.66 = 131.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 237.66 × 131.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 31,267.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,267.74/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.06

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