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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.24, 218.28 and 114.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.24, 218.28 and 114.68 is: 158.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.24 : 218.28 = 114.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.24/218.28 = 114.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.24x = 218.28 × 114.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.24x = 25,032.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,032.35/158.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.19

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