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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 238.52 and 140.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 238.52 and 140.68 is: 211.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 238.52 = 140.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/238.52 = 140.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 238.52 × 140.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 33,554.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,554.99/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.14

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