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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.08, 218.42 and 113.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.08, 218.42 and 113.74 is: 157.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.08 : 218.42 = 113.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.08/218.42 = 113.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.08x = 218.42 × 113.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.08x = 24,842.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,842.97/158.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.15

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