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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.70, 218.49 and 147.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.70, 218.49 and 147.66 is: 203.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.70 : 218.49 = 147.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.70/218.49 = 147.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.70x = 218.49 × 147.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.70x = 32,262.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,262.23/158.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 203.29

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