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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.67, 219.24 and 149.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.67, 219.24 and 149.76 is: 206.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.67 : 219.24 = 149.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.67/219.24 = 149.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.67x = 219.24 × 149.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.67x = 32,833.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,833.38/158.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 206.93

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