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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 218.43 and 138.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 218.43 and 138.97 is: 191.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 218.43 = 138.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/218.43 = 138.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 218.43 × 138.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 30,356.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,356.01/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 191.29

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