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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.73, 219.06 and 146.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.73, 219.06 and 146.32 is: 201.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.73 : 219.06 = 146.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.73/219.06 = 146.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.73x = 219.06 × 146.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.73x = 32,052.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,052.40/158.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 201.93

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