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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.15, 217.77 and 144.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.15, 217.77 and 144.47 is: 198.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.15 : 217.77 = 144.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.15/217.77 = 144.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.15x = 217.77 × 144.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.15x = 31,461.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,461.23/158.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.93

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