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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.49, 218.30 and 148.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.49, 218.30 and 148.97 is: 205.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.49 : 218.30 = 148.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.49/218.30 = 148.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.49x = 218.30 × 148.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.49x = 32,519.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,519.95/158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.19

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