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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 217.98 and 148.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 217.98 and 148.44 is: 204.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 217.98 = 148.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/217.98 = 148.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 217.98 × 148.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 32,356.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,356.95/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.58

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