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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.29, 218.19 and 150.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.29, 218.19 and 150.39 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.29 : 218.19 = 150.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.29/218.19 = 150.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.29x = 218.19 × 150.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.29x = 32,814.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,814.16/158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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