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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.72, 218.88 and 144

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.72, 218.88 and 144 is: 198.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.72 : 218.88 = 144 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.72/218.88 = 144/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.72x = 218.88 × 144
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.72x = 31,518.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,518.72/158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 198.58

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