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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.31, 218.55 and 146.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.31, 218.55 and 146.76 is: 202.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.31 : 218.55 = 146.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.31/218.55 = 146.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.31x = 218.55 × 146.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.31x = 32,074.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,074.40/158.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 202.61

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