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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.07, 218.16 and 110.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.07, 218.16 and 110.88 is: 153.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.07 : 218.16 = 110.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.07/218.16 = 110.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.07x = 218.16 × 110.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.07x = 24,189.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,189.58/158.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.03

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