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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.72, 238.20 and 136.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.72, 238.20 and 136.16 is: 204.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.72 : 238.20 = 136.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.72/238.20 = 136.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.72x = 238.20 × 136.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.72x = 32,433.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,433.31/158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.34

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