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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 218.66 and 138.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 218.66 and 138.56 is: 191.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 218.66 = 138.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/218.66 = 138.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 218.66 × 138.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 30,295.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,295.74/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.48

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