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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 237.96 and 130.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 237.96 and 130.02 is: 194.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 237.96 = 130.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/237.96 = 130.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 237.96 × 130.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 30,939.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,939.56/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.81

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