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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.32, 217.96 and 151

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.32, 217.96 and 151 is: 207.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.32 : 217.96 = 151 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.32/217.96 = 151/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.32x = 217.96 × 151
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.32x = 32,911.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,911.96/158.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.88

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