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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.05, 217.84 and 144.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.05, 217.84 and 144.99 is: 199.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.05 : 217.84 = 144.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.05/217.84 = 144.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.05x = 217.84 × 144.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.05x = 31,584.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,584.53/158.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 199.84

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