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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.07, 218.40 and 138.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.07, 218.40 and 138.33 is: 191.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.07 : 218.40 = 138.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.07/218.40 = 138.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.07x = 218.40 × 138.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.07x = 30,210.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,210.18/158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.13

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