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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.50, 218.81 and 148.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.50, 218.81 and 148.90 is: 205.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.50 : 218.81 = 148.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.50/218.81 = 148.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.50x = 218.81 × 148.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.50x = 32,580.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,580.81/158.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.56

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