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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 237.75 and 133.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 237.75 and 133.02 is: 199.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 237.75 = 133.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/237.75 = 133.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 237.75 × 133.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 31,625.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,625.51/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.20

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