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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 218.67 and 135.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 218.67 and 135.30 is: 186.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 218.67 = 135.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/218.67 = 135.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 218.67 × 135.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 29,586.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,586.05/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.78

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