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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.41, 237.62 and 140.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.41, 237.62 and 140.29 is: 210.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.41 : 237.62 = 140.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.41/237.62 = 140.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.41x = 237.62 × 140.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.41x = 33,335.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,335.71/158.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.44

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