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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.44, 237.12 and 140.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.44, 237.12 and 140.44 is: 210.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.44 : 237.12 = 140.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.44/237.12 = 140.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.44x = 237.12 × 140.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.44x = 33,301.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,301.13/158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.18

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