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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.66, 236.49 and 148.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.66, 236.49 and 148.40 is: 221.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.66 : 236.49 = 148.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.66/236.49 = 148.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.66x = 236.49 × 148.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.66x = 35,093.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 35,093.93/158.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 221.20

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