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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.41, 219.06 and 135.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.41, 219.06 and 135.43 is: 187.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.41 : 219.06 = 135.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.41/219.06 = 135.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.41x = 219.06 × 135.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.41x = 29,667.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,667.30/158.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.28

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