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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 218.58 and 140.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 218.58 and 140.28 is: 193.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 218.58 = 140.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/218.58 = 140.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 218.58 × 140.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 30,662.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,662.40/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.06

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