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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.49, 218.73 and 133.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.49, 218.73 and 133.92 is: 184.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.49 : 218.73 = 133.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.49/218.73 = 133.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.49x = 218.73 × 133.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.49x = 29,292.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,292.82/158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.82

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