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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.90, 238.41 and 132.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.90, 238.41 and 132.03 is: 198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.90 : 238.41 = 132.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.90/238.41 = 132.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.90x = 238.41 × 132.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.90x = 31,477.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,477.27/158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.10

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