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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.16, 218.17 and 113.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.16, 218.17 and 113.85 is: 157.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.16 : 218.17 = 113.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.16/218.17 = 113.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.16x = 218.17 × 113.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.16x = 24,838.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,838.80/158.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.04

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