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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 218.73 and 136.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 218.73 and 136.69 is: 188.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 218.73 = 136.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/218.73 = 136.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 218.73 × 136.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 29,898.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,898.17/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.56

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