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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.99, 219.24 and 148.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.99, 219.24 and 148.07 is: 204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.99 : 219.24 = 148.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.99/219.24 = 148.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.99x = 219.24 × 148.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.99x = 32,461.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 32,461.77/158.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 204.18

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