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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.64, 218.70 and 155.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.64, 218.70 and 155.19 is: 213.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.64 : 218.70 = 155.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.64/218.70 = 155.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.64x = 218.70 × 155.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.64x = 33,938.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,938.96/158.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 213.94

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