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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.81, 237.80 and 133.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.81, 237.80 and 133.07 is: 199.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.81 : 237.80 = 133.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.81/237.80 = 133.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.81x = 237.80 × 133.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.81x = 31,642.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,642.69/158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.26

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