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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.81, 218.99 and 141.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.81, 218.99 and 141.35 is: 194.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.81 : 218.99 = 141.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.81/218.99 = 141.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.81x = 218.99 × 141.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.81x = 30,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,953.49/158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 194.92

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