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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.92, 220.43 and 152.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.92, 220.43 and 152.20 is: 211.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.92 : 220.43 = 152.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.92/220.43 = 152.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.92x = 220.43 × 152.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.92x = 33,549.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 33,549.45/158.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 211.11

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