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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 218.68 and 111.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 218.68 and 111.84 is: 154.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 218.68 = 111.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/218.68 = 111.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 218.68 × 111.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 24,457.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,457.17/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 154.40

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