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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 238.26 and 133.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 238.26 and 133.08 is: 199.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 238.26 = 133.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/238.26 = 133.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 238.26 × 133.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 31,707.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,707.64/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.57

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