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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.75, 218.85 and 136.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.75, 218.85 and 136.52 is: 188.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.75 : 218.85 = 136.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.75/218.85 = 136.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.75x = 218.85 × 136.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.75x = 29,877.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,877.40/158.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 188.20

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