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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 218.19 and 111.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 218.19 and 111.60 is: 153.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 218.19 = 111.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/218.19 = 111.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 218.19 × 111.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 24,350.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,350.00/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.96

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