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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.98, 237.31 and 146.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.98, 237.31 and 146.14 is: 218.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.98 : 237.31 = 146.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.98/237.31 = 146.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.98x = 237.31 × 146.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.98x = 34,680.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,680.48/158.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.14

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