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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 216.94 and 157.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 216.94 and 157.96 is: 216.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 216.94 = 157.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/216.94 = 157.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 216.94 × 157.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 34,267.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,267.84/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.53

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