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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 217.92 and 139.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 217.92 and 139.54 is: 192.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 217.92 = 139.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/217.92 = 139.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 217.92 × 139.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 30,408.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,408.56/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.43

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