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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 239.26 and 138.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 239.26 and 138.84 is: 209.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 239.26 = 138.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/239.26 = 138.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 239.26 × 138.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 33,218.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,218.86/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 209.08

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