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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.06, 218.00 and 111.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.06, 218.00 and 111.29 is: 153.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.06 : 218.00 = 111.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.06/218.00 = 111.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.06x = 218.00 × 111.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.06x = 24,259.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,259.57/158.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.49

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