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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 237.09 and 139.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 237.09 and 139.74 is: 208.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 237.09 = 139.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/237.09 = 139.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 237.09 × 139.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 33,130.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,130.96/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.61

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