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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.28, 218.07 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.28, 218.07 and 138.84 is: 191.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.28 : 218.07 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.28/218.07 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.28x = 218.07 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.28x = 30,276.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,276.84/158.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.29

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