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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.42, 218.31 and 150.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.42, 218.31 and 150.44 is: 207.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.42 : 218.31 = 150.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.42/218.31 = 150.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.42x = 218.31 × 150.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.42x = 32,841.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,841.46/158.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 207.31

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