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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.47, 218.60 and 136.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.47, 218.60 and 136.60 is: 188.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.47 : 218.60 = 136.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.47/218.60 = 136.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.47x = 218.60 × 136.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.47x = 29,860.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,860.55/158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.43

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