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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.37, 218.14 and 140.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.37, 218.14 and 140.00 is: 192.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.37 : 218.14 = 140.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.37/218.14 = 140.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.37x = 218.14 × 140.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.37x = 30,538.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,538.95/158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.83

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