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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 218.50 and 137.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 218.50 and 137.67 is: 189.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 218.50 = 137.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/218.50 = 137.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 218.50 × 137.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 30,079.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,079.73/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 189.99

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