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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.85, 219.51 and 157.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.85, 219.51 and 157.23 is: 217.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.85 : 219.51 = 157.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.85/219.51 = 157.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.85x = 219.51 × 157.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.85x = 34,513.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,513.56/158.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 217.27

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