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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 219 and 153.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 219 and 153.53 is: 211.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 219 = 153.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/219 = 153.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 219 × 153.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 33,621.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,621.98/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.92

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