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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.88, 218.64 and 154.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.88, 218.64 and 154.56 is: 212.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.88 : 218.64 = 154.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.88/218.64 = 154.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.88x = 218.64 × 154.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.88x = 33,793.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,793.00/158.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 212.70

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