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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 237.23 and 140.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 237.23 and 140.07 is: 210.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 237.23 = 140.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/237.23 = 140.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 237.23 × 140.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 33,228.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,228.81/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.12

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