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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 218.43 and 155.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 218.43 and 155.39 is: 214.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 218.43 = 155.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/218.43 = 155.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 218.43 × 155.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 33,940.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,940.75/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.52

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