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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.68, 236.92 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.68, 236.92 and 140.28 is: 209.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.68 : 236.92 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.68/236.92 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.68x = 236.92 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.68x = 33,235.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,235.14/158.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.45

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