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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 218.24 and 151.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 218.24 and 151.20 is: 208.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 218.24 = 151.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/218.24 = 151.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 218.24 × 151.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 32,997.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,997.89/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.74

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