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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 218.61 and 148.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 218.61 and 148.59 is: 204.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 218.61 = 148.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/218.61 = 148.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 218.61 × 148.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 32,483.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,483.26/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.72

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