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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 217.99 and 111.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 217.99 and 111.62 is: 153.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 217.99 = 111.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/217.99 = 111.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 217.99 × 111.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 24,331.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,331.49/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.90

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