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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.60, 218.95 and 141.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.60, 218.95 and 141.30 is: 195.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.60 : 218.95 = 141.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.60/218.95 = 141.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.60x = 218.95 × 141.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.60x = 30,936.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,936.54/158.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 195.07

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