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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 217.52 and 139.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 217.52 and 139.73 is: 192.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 217.52 = 139.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/217.52 = 139.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 217.52 × 139.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 30,393.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,393.00/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.04

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