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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.36, 217.86 and 133.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.36, 217.86 and 133.88 is: 184.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.36 : 217.86 = 133.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.36/217.86 = 133.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.36x = 217.86 × 133.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.36x = 29,167.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,167.10/158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.18

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