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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.13, 217.02 and 144.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.13, 217.02 and 144.36 is: 198.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.13 : 217.02 = 144.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.13/217.02 = 144.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.13x = 217.02 × 144.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.13x = 31,329.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,329.01/158.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.12

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