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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.82, 218.66 and 151.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.82, 218.66 and 151.50 is: 208.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.82 : 218.66 = 151.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.82/218.66 = 151.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.82x = 218.66 × 151.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.82x = 33,126.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,126.23/158.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 208.58

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