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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.96, 218.82 and 143.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.96, 218.82 and 143.42 is: 197.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.96 : 218.82 = 143.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.96/218.82 = 143.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.96x = 218.82 × 143.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.96x = 31,383.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 31,383.16/158.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 197.43

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