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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 217.79 and 111.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 217.79 and 111.37 is: 153.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 217.79 = 111.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/217.79 = 111.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 217.79 × 111.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 24,255.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,255.27/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.44

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