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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.22, 218.35 and 113.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.22, 218.35 and 113.94 is: 157.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.22 : 218.35 = 113.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.22/218.35 = 113.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.22x = 218.35 × 113.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.22x = 24,878.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,878.80/158.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.25

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