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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 236.80 and 140.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 236.80 and 140.73 is: 210.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 236.80 = 140.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/236.80 = 140.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 236.80 × 140.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 33,324.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,324.86/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.73

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