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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.06, 236.48 and 138.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.06, 236.48 and 138.62 is: 207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.06 : 236.48 = 138.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.06/236.48 = 138.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.06x = 236.48 × 138.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.06x = 32,780.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,780.86/158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.40

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