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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.27, 217.92 and 134.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.27, 217.92 and 134.91 is: 185.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.27 : 217.92 = 134.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.27/217.92 = 134.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.27x = 217.92 × 134.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.27x = 29,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,399.59/158.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.76

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