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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.74, 218.90 and 136.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.74, 218.90 and 136.88 is: 188.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.74 : 218.90 = 136.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.74/218.90 = 136.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.74x = 218.90 × 136.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.74x = 29,963.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,963.03/158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.76

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