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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 218.75 and 140.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 218.75 and 140.24 is: 193.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 218.75 = 140.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/218.75 = 140.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 218.75 × 140.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 30,675.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,675.71/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.31

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