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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.69, 218.46 and 131.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.69, 218.46 and 131.02 is: 180.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.69 : 218.46 = 131.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.69/218.46 = 131.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.69x = 218.46 × 131.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.69x = 28,622.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 28,622.57/158.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 180.37

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