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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.56, 218.30 and 149.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.56, 218.30 and 149.45 is: 205.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.56 : 218.30 = 149.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.56/218.30 = 149.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.56x = 218.30 × 149.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.56x = 32,623.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,623.10/158.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 205.75

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