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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.79, 237.84 and 133.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.79, 237.84 and 133.16 is: 199.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.79 : 237.84 = 133.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.79/237.84 = 133.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.79x = 237.84 × 133.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.79x = 31,669.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,669.42/158.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.45

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