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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.57, 237.67 and 140.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.57, 237.67 and 140.57 is: 210.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.57 : 237.67 = 140.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.57/237.67 = 140.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.57x = 237.67 × 140.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.57x = 33,409.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,409.27/158.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 210.69

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