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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.39, 218.27 and 150.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.39, 218.27 and 150.31 is: 207.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.39 : 218.27 = 150.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.39/218.27 = 150.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.39x = 218.27 × 150.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.39x = 32,808.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,808.16/158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.14

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