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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 217.92 and 137.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 217.92 and 137.28 is: 189.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 217.92 = 137.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/217.92 = 137.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 217.92 × 137.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 29,916.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,916.06/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.25

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