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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.17, 217.92 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.17, 217.92 and 148.09 is: 204.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.17 : 217.92 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.17/217.92 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.17x = 217.92 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.17x = 32,271.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,271.77/158.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.03

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