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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.74, 218.76 and 155.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.74, 218.76 and 155.38 is: 214.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.74 : 218.76 = 155.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.74/218.76 = 155.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.74x = 218.76 × 155.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.74x = 33,990.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,990.93/158.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.13

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