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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 218.38 and 140.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 218.38 and 140.36 is: 192.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 218.38 = 140.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/218.38 = 140.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 218.38 × 140.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 30,651.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,651.82/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 192.92

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