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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.62, 218.87 and 136.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.62, 218.87 and 136.74 is: 188.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.62 : 218.87 = 136.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.62/218.87 = 136.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.62x = 218.87 × 136.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.62x = 29,928.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,928.28/158.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.68

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