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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.86, 237.99 and 134.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.86, 237.99 and 134.48 is: 201.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.86 : 237.99 = 134.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.86/237.99 = 134.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.86x = 237.99 × 134.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.86x = 32,004.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,004.90/158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.47

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