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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 218.75 and 155.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 218.75 and 155.81 is: 215.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 218.75 = 155.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/218.75 = 155.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 218.75 × 155.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 34,081.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,081.56/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.39

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