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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.12, 218.26 and 145.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.12, 218.26 and 145.16 is: 200.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.12 : 218.26 = 145.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.12/218.26 = 145.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.12x = 218.26 × 145.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.12x = 31,682.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,682.62/158.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 200.37

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