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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.47, 218.75 and 134.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.47, 218.75 and 134.04 is: 185.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.47 : 218.75 = 134.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.47/218.75 = 134.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.47x = 218.75 × 134.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.47x = 29,320.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,320.49/158.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.02

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