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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.09, 218.33 and 155.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.09, 218.33 and 155.66 is: 214.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.09 : 218.33 = 155.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.09/218.33 = 155.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.09x = 218.33 × 155.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.09x = 33,985.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,985.25/158.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.97

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