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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.59, 236.62 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.59, 236.62 and 143.26 is: 213.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.59 : 236.62 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.59/236.62 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.59x = 236.62 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.59x = 33,898.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,898.18/158.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.75

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