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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.91, 218.73 and 135.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.91, 218.73 and 135.52 is: 186.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.91 : 218.73 = 135.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.91/218.73 = 135.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.91x = 218.73 × 135.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.91x = 29,642.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 29,642.34/158.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 186.53

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