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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.44, 236.16 and 146.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.44, 236.16 and 146.75 is: 218.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.44 : 236.16 = 146.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.44/236.16 = 146.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.44x = 236.16 × 146.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.44x = 34,655.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,655.16/158.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.73

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