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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.48, 236.56 and 145.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.48, 236.56 and 145.64 is: 217.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.48 : 236.56 = 145.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.48/236.56 = 145.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.48x = 236.56 × 145.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.48x = 34,452.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,452.60/158.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.39

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