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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.86, 219.83 and 135.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.86, 219.83 and 135.51 is: 187.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.86 : 219.83 = 135.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.86/219.83 = 135.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.86x = 219.83 × 135.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.86x = 29,789.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,789.71/158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.52

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