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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.52, 220.23 and 157.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.52, 220.23 and 157.11 is: 218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.52 : 220.23 = 157.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.52/220.23 = 157.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.52x = 220.23 × 157.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.52x = 34,600.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,600.34/158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.27

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