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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.20, 218.43 and 133.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.20, 218.43 and 133.70 is: 184.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.20 : 218.43 = 133.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.20/218.43 = 133.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.20x = 218.43 × 133.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.20x = 29,203.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,203.00/158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.60

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