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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.01, 217.17 and 139.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.01, 217.17 and 139.48 is: 191.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.01 : 217.17 = 139.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.01/217.17 = 139.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.01x = 217.17 × 139.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.01x = 30,290.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,290.85/158.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.70

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