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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 158.43, 218.28 and 111.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 158.43, 218.28 and 111.75 is: 153.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    158.43 : 218.28 = 111.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    158.43/218.28 = 111.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    158.43x = 218.28 × 111.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    158.43x = 24,392.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 24,392.79/158.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 153.97

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