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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.40, 218.85 and 114.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.40, 218.85 and 114.66 is: 158.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.40 : 218.85 = 114.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.40/218.85 = 114.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.40x = 218.85 × 114.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.40x = 25,093.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 25,093.34/158.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 158.42

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