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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.94, 237.96 and 134.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.94, 237.96 and 134.64 is: 201.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.94 : 237.96 = 134.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.94/237.96 = 134.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.94x = 237.96 × 134.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.94x = 32,038.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,038.93/158.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.58

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