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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.84, 218.82 and 134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.84, 218.82 and 134.36 is: 185.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.84 : 218.82 = 134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.84/218.82 = 134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.84x = 218.82 × 134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.84x = 29,400.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,400.66/158.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 185.10

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