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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.70, 218.72 and 133.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.70, 218.72 and 133.68 is: 184.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.70 : 218.72 = 133.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.70/218.72 = 133.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.70x = 218.72 × 133.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.70x = 29,238.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,238.49/158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.24

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