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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.39, 217.31 and 150.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.39, 217.31 and 150.65 is: 206.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.39 : 217.31 = 150.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.39/217.31 = 150.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.39x = 217.31 × 150.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.39x = 32,735.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,735.91/158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.69

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