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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 236.82 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 236.82 and 145.64 is: 217.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 236.82 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/236.82 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 236.82 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 34,490.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,490.46/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.96

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