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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.18, 218.21 and 136.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.18, 218.21 and 136.31 is: 188.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.18 : 218.21 = 136.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.18/218.21 = 136.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.18x = 218.21 × 136.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.18x = 29,745.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,745.09/158.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.04

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