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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.49, 238.01 and 144.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.49, 238.01 and 144.14 is: 216.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.49 : 238.01 = 144.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.49/238.01 = 144.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.49x = 238.01 × 144.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.49x = 34,304.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,304.85/158.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.45

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