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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.63, 218.57 and 154.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.63, 218.57 and 154.58 is: 212.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.63 : 218.57 = 154.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.63/218.57 = 154.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.63x = 218.57 × 154.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.63x = 33,784.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,784.68/158.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.98

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