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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.61, 236.55 and 144.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.61, 236.55 and 144.94 is: 216.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.61 : 236.55 = 144.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.61/236.55 = 144.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.61x = 236.55 × 144.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.61x = 34,285.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,285.56/158.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 216.16

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