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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.80, 239.38 and 131.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.80, 239.38 and 131.92 is: 198.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.80 : 239.38 = 131.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.80/239.38 = 131.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.80x = 239.38 × 131.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.80x = 31,579.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,579.01/158.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.86

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