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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.35, 218.56 and 148.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.35, 218.56 and 148.09 is: 204.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.35 : 218.56 = 148.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.35/218.56 = 148.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.35x = 218.56 × 148.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.35x = 32,366.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,366.55/158.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.40

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