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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.95, 219.41 and 140.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.95, 219.41 and 140.32 is: 193.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.95 : 219.41 = 140.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.95/219.41 = 140.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.95x = 219.41 × 140.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.95x = 30,787.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,787.61/158.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 193.69

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