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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 217.85 and 141.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 217.85 and 141.68 is: 195.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 217.85 = 141.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/217.85 = 141.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 217.85 × 141.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 30,863.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,863.19/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.21

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