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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.10, 218.09 and 111.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.10, 218.09 and 111.43 is: 153.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.10 : 218.09 = 111.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.10/218.09 = 111.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.10x = 218.09 × 111.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.10x = 24,301.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,301.09/158.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.71

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