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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.39, 218.50 and 111.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.39, 218.50 and 111.81 is: 154.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.39 : 218.50 = 111.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.39/218.50 = 111.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.39x = 218.50 × 111.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.39x = 24,431.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,431.02/158.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.25

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