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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 218.51 and 135.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 218.51 and 135.96 is: 187.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 218.51 = 135.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/218.51 = 135.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 218.51 × 135.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 29,707.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,707.94/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.75

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