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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.21, 236.19 and 145.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.21, 236.19 and 145.25 is: 216.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.21 : 236.19 = 145.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.21/236.19 = 145.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.21x = 236.19 × 145.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.21x = 34,306.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,306.60/158.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.84

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