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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.19, 218.55 and 135.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.19, 218.55 and 135.12 is: 186.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.19 : 218.55 = 135.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.19/218.55 = 135.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.19x = 218.55 × 135.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.19x = 29,528.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,528.71/158.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.67

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