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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.81, 237.99 and 139.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.81, 237.99 and 139.51 is: 209.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.81 : 237.99 = 139.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.81/237.99 = 139.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.81x = 237.99 × 139.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.81x = 33,201.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,201.98/158.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.07

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