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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 219.20 and 138.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 219.20 and 138.06 is: 190.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 219.20 = 138.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/219.20 = 138.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 219.20 × 138.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 30,262.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 30,262.75/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 190.36

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