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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.96, 238.39 and 133.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.96, 238.39 and 133.29 is: 199.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.96 : 238.39 = 133.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.96/238.39 = 133.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.96x = 238.39 × 133.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.96x = 31,774.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,774.47/158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.90

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