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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.37, 218.55 and 114.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.37, 218.55 and 114.18 is: 157.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.37 : 218.55 = 114.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.37/218.55 = 114.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.37x = 218.55 × 114.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.37x = 24,954.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,954.04/158.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 157.57

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