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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.29, 218.80 and 145.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.29, 218.80 and 145.53 is: 201.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.29 : 218.80 = 145.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.29/218.80 = 145.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.29x = 218.80 × 145.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.29x = 31,842.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,842.15/158.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.17

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