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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.72, 220.12 and 153.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.72, 220.12 and 153.24 is: 212.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.72 : 220.12 = 153.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.72/220.12 = 153.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.72x = 220.12 × 153.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.72x = 33,731.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,731.19/158.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.52

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