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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.89, 238.50 and 134.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.89, 238.50 and 134.65 is: 202.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.89 : 238.50 = 134.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.89/238.50 = 134.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.89x = 238.50 × 134.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.89x = 32,114.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,114.03/158.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.11

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