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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.36, 218.49 and 153.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.36, 218.49 and 153.14 is: 211.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.36 : 218.49 = 153.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.36/218.49 = 153.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.36x = 218.49 × 153.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.36x = 33,459.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,459.56/158.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.29

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