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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.38, 217.96 and 148.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.38, 217.96 and 148.82 is: 204.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.38 : 217.96 = 148.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.38/217.96 = 148.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.38x = 217.96 × 148.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.38x = 32,435.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,435.35/158.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.80

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