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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 218.55 and 136.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 218.55 and 136.38 is: 188.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 218.55 = 136.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/218.55 = 136.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 218.55 × 136.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 29,805.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,805.85/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.38

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