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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.61, 218.41 and 155.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.61, 218.41 and 155.01 is: 213.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.61 : 218.41 = 155.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.61/218.41 = 155.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.61x = 218.41 × 155.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.61x = 33,855.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,855.73/158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.45

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