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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 218.64 and 134.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 218.64 and 134.20 is: 184.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 218.64 = 134.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/218.64 = 134.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 218.64 × 134.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 29,341.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,341.49/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 184.64

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