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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.49, 218.52 and 155.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.49, 218.52 and 155.16 is: 213.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.49 : 218.52 = 155.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.49/218.52 = 155.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.49x = 218.52 × 155.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.49x = 33,905.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,905.56/158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.93

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