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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.76, 220.59 and 157.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.76, 220.59 and 157.07 is: 218.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.76 : 220.59 = 157.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.76/220.59 = 157.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.76x = 220.59 × 157.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.76x = 34,646.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,646.97/158.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 218.23

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