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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.14, 217.91 and 149.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.14, 217.91 and 149.90 is: 206.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.14 : 217.91 = 149.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.14/217.91 = 149.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.14x = 217.91 × 149.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.14x = 32,665.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,665.63/158.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.56

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