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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.02, 218.37 and 143.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.02, 218.37 and 143.26 is: 197.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.02 : 218.37 = 143.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.02/218.37 = 143.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.02x = 218.37 × 143.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.02x = 31,283.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,283.69/158.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.97

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