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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.73, 238.41 and 139.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.73, 238.41 and 139.65 is: 209.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.73 : 238.41 = 139.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.73/238.41 = 139.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.73x = 238.41 × 139.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.73x = 33,293.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,293.96/158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.75

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