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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 217.62 and 148.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 217.62 and 148.18 is: 203.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 217.62 = 148.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/217.62 = 148.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 217.62 × 148.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 32,246.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,246.93/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.99

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