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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.83, 238.04 and 138.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.83, 238.04 and 138.18 is: 207.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.83 : 238.04 = 138.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.83/238.04 = 138.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.83x = 238.04 × 138.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.83x = 32,892.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,892.00/158.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.09

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