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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.19, 218.40 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.19, 218.40 and 150.39 is: 207.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.19 : 218.40 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.19/218.40 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.19x = 218.40 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.19x = 32,844.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,844.61/158.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.63

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