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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.12, 217.55 and 139.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.12, 217.55 and 139.37 is: 191.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.12 : 217.55 = 139.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.12/217.55 = 139.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.12x = 217.55 × 139.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.12x = 30,320.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,320.43/158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.75

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