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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.81, 238.41 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.81, 238.41 and 134.91 is: 202.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.81 : 238.41 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.81/238.41 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.81x = 238.41 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.81x = 32,163.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,163.89/158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.54

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