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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.17, 218.22 and 111.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.17, 218.22 and 111.58 is: 153.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.17 : 218.22 = 111.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.17/218.22 = 111.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.17x = 218.22 × 111.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.17x = 24,348.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,348.99/158.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.94

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