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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.64, 236.64 and 139.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.64, 236.64 and 139.35 is: 207.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.64 : 236.64 = 139.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.64/236.64 = 139.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.64x = 236.64 × 139.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.64x = 32,975.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,975.78/158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.87

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