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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.26, 218.05 and 143.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.26, 218.05 and 143.70 is: 197.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.26 : 218.05 = 143.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.26/218.05 = 143.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.26x = 218.05 × 143.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.26x = 31,333.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,333.79/158.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.99

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