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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.20, 237.18 and 140.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.20, 237.18 and 140.92 is: 211.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.20 : 237.18 = 140.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.20/237.18 = 140.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.20x = 237.18 × 140.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.20x = 33,423.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,423.41/158.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.27

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