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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.90, 218.75 and 138.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.90, 218.75 and 138.09 is: 190.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.90 : 218.75 = 138.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.90/218.75 = 138.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.90x = 218.75 × 138.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.90x = 30,206.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,206.50/158.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.10

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