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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.15, 218.16 and 140.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.15, 218.16 and 140.87 is: 194.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.15 : 218.16 = 140.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.15/218.16 = 140.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.15x = 218.16 × 140.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.15x = 30,732.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,732.74/158.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.32

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