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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 219.15 and 156.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 219.15 and 156.18 is: 216.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 219.15 = 156.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/219.15 = 156.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 219.15 × 156.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 34,226.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,226.85/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.41

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