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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 217.92 and 140.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 217.92 and 140.52 is: 193.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 217.92 = 140.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/217.92 = 140.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 217.92 × 140.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 30,622.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,622.12/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.61

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