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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.72, 218.92 and 156.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.72, 218.92 and 156.32 is: 215.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.72 : 218.92 = 156.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.72/218.92 = 156.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.72x = 218.92 × 156.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.72x = 34,221.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,221.57/158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 215.61

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