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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.36, 218.30 and 135.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.36, 218.30 and 135.27 is: 186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.36 : 218.30 = 135.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.36/218.30 = 135.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.36x = 218.30 × 135.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.36x = 29,528.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,528.76/158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.47

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