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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.46, 218.85 and 141.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.46, 218.85 and 141.28 is: 195.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.46 : 218.85 = 141.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.46/218.85 = 141.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.46x = 218.85 × 141.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.46x = 30,919.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,919.28/158.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.12

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