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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 238.41 and 134.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 238.41 and 134.80 is: 202.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 238.41 = 134.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/238.41 = 134.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 238.41 × 134.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 32,137.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,137.67/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.28

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