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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 236.66 and 136

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 236.66 and 136 is: 202.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 236.66 = 136 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/236.66 = 136/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 236.66 × 136
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 32,185.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,185.76/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.83

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