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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.44, 236.49 and 140.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.44, 236.49 and 140.22 is: 209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.44 : 236.49 = 140.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.44/236.49 = 140.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.44x = 236.49 × 140.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.44x = 33,160.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,160.63/158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.29

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