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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.70, 218.80 and 135.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.70, 218.80 and 135.05 is: 186.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.70 : 218.80 = 135.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.70/218.80 = 135.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.70x = 218.80 × 135.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.70x = 29,547.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,547.85/158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.19

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