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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.87, 218.88 and 137.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.87, 218.88 and 137.94 is: 190.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.87 : 218.88 = 137.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.87/218.88 = 137.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.87x = 218.88 × 137.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.87x = 30,192.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,192.31/158.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.05

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