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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.86, 220.07 and 155.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.86, 220.07 and 155.08 is: 214.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.86 : 220.07 = 155.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.86/220.07 = 155.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.86x = 220.07 × 155.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.86x = 34,127.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 34,127.36/158.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 214.83

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