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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 217.51 and 137.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 217.51 and 137.23 is: 188.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 217.51 = 137.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/217.51 = 137.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 217.51 × 137.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 29,848.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,848.01/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.89

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