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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.04, 216.27 and 154.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.04, 216.27 and 154.68 is: 211.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.04 : 216.27 = 154.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.04/216.27 = 154.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.04x = 216.27 × 154.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.04x = 33,452.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,452.64/158.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.67

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