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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.58, 218.39 and 151.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.58, 218.39 and 151.29 is: 208.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.58 : 218.39 = 151.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.58/218.39 = 151.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.58x = 218.39 × 151.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.58x = 33,039.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,039.47/158.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.35

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