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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 239.48 and 141.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 239.48 and 141.12 is: 212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 239.48 = 141.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/239.48 = 141.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 239.48 × 141.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 33,795.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,795.42/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.71

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