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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.89, 219.09 and 135.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.89, 219.09 and 135.64 is: 187.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.89 : 219.09 = 135.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.89/219.09 = 135.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.89x = 219.09 × 135.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.89x = 29,717.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,717.37/158.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 187.03

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