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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 236.26 and 140.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 236.26 and 140.96 is: 210.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 236.26 = 140.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/236.26 = 140.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 236.26 × 140.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 33,303.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,303.21/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.35

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