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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 236 and 143.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 236 and 143.95 is: 214.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 236 = 143.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/236 = 143.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 236 × 143.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 33,972.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,972.20/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.66

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