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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 218.82 and 134.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 218.82 and 134.16 is: 185.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 218.82 = 134.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/218.82 = 134.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 218.82 × 134.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 29,356.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,356.89/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.02

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