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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.35, 218.37 and 155.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.35, 218.37 and 155.02 is: 213.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.35 : 218.37 = 155.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.35/218.37 = 155.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.35x = 218.37 × 155.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.35x = 33,851.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,851.72/158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.78

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