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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 235.99 and 140.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 235.99 and 140.85 is: 210.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 235.99 = 140.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/235.99 = 140.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 235.99 × 140.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 33,239.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,239.19/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.14

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