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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.21, 218.46 and 153.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.21, 218.46 and 153.05 is: 211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.21 : 218.46 = 153.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.21/218.46 = 153.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.21x = 218.46 × 153.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.21x = 33,434.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,434.21/158.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.33

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