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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 218.40 and 153.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 218.40 and 153.09 is: 211.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 218.40 = 153.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/218.40 = 153.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 218.40 × 153.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 33,434.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,434.09/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.31

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