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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.52, 219.68 and 156.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.52, 219.68 and 156.57 is: 216.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.52 : 219.68 = 156.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.52/219.68 = 156.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.52x = 219.68 × 156.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.52x = 34,394.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,394.28/158.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.97

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