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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.27, 218.63 and 147.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.27, 218.63 and 147.32 is: 203.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.27 : 218.63 = 147.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.27/218.63 = 147.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.27x = 218.63 × 147.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.27x = 32,208.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,208.57/158.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.50

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