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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.06, 218.14 and 137.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.06, 218.14 and 137.44 is: 189.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.06 : 218.14 = 137.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.06/218.14 = 137.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.06x = 218.14 × 137.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.06x = 29,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,981.16/158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.68

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